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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 2/3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Gabriel first appears, what is he carrying?
(a) A suitcase.
(b) A tie.
(c) A trumpet.
(d) A book.

2. Whose names does Gabriel say are in Saint Peter's book?
(a) Rose and Cory's.
(b) Gabriel and Rose's.
(c) Troy and Rose's.
(d) Troy and Cory's.

3. What happens to Alberta?
(a) She runs away, leaving the baby in the hospital.
(b) She dies giving birth.
(c) No one knows.
(d) She is put into a mental institution.

4. After several months have passed since Troy revealed his affair to Rose, how often has Troy been at home?
(a) Once a month to check on Cory.
(b) Just twice.
(c) Every night but only long enough to change his clothes.
(d) About once a week to give Rose grocery money.

5. What descriptive word does Troy use when he complains about Cory to Rose?
(a) Cheap.
(b) Unfriendly.
(c) Stupid.
(d) Lazy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Troy say would have happened if he hadn't taken charge of Gabriel's money?

2. What does Rose ask Troy not to do when Troy comments that Alberta was not alone in the world?

3. What happened to Troy's mother?

4. What is Rose's reaction when Troy asks her to help take care of Alberta's baby?

5. Which character in the play is not seen onstage?

(see the answer key)

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