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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While they are working together, for what reason does Troy say Cory should be grateful to him?
(a) That Troy put a roof over his head and food in his mouth.
(b) That Troy has never beaten him.
(c) That Troy is a good church-going man.
(d) That Rose and Troy are still together.

2. When Rose asks Gabriel if he wants breakfast, what does he say?
(a) He says he usually eats breakfast with Saint Peter.
(b) He says the ladies of the church see that he's fed.
(c) He says the angels prepare his breakfast.
(d) He says he doesn't eat breakfast.

3. What does Rose say Cory wants to hear from Troy?
(a) That he's talented at football.
(b) That Troy loves him.
(c) That Cory should do whatever he wants.
(d) That he did a good job.

4. What does Troy say would have happened if he hadn't taken charge of Gabriel's money?
(a) Gabriel would not have had surgery.
(b) Cory would not be going to college.
(c) Gabriel would have gambled the money away.
(d) He and Rose would have no home.

5. After Gabriel leaves, what does Rose tell Troy she's heard about Gabriel?
(a) That he's begun acting crazy at church.
(b) That he's been playing the lottery.
(c) That he's not eating right at the boarding house.
(d) That he beat up a woman.

Short Answer Questions

1. What descriptive word does Troy use when he complains about Cory to Rose?

2. According to Rose, where has Cory gone?

3. On the day the play begins, what does Troy confront his boss about?

4. Why does Troy want to know where Cory is in Act 1, Scene 2?

5. What does Cory tell Troy about his job?

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