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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Troy say that he's not impressed that Cory's being scouted by a football recruiter?
(a) Because there's no money to be made by black men playing sports.
(b) Because Cory will never amount to anything.
(c) Because Cory isn't really talented.
(d) Because Cory isn't making the kind of money he should to help his parents out.

2. What prompts Troy to tell a long story about how he saw Death in person?
(a) Troy tells Rose that before long she might be on her own.
(b) Rose tells Troy he's going to drink himself to death.
(c) Troy is responding to Bono's request to hear one of Troy's stories.
(d) Rose tells Troy that he needs to buy some life insurance.

3. After Rose and Troy discuss Gabriel, what does Troy tell Rose to do?
(a) Make dinner.
(b) Get him a drink.
(c) Send Cory out.
(d) Give him $50.

4. Why does Gabriel suddenly run off from Rose and Troy's yard?
(a) He says Saint Peter needs him immediately.
(b) He is angry with Troy for lecturing him.
(c) He is afraid of the noise from the trash trucks.
(d) He says he hears the hounds of hell coming after him.

5. Why does Troy say he is not prepared to give up the affair with Alberta?
(a) Because Alberta makes him feel good.
(b) Because he can handle two women.
(c) Because Alberta is pregnant.
(d) Because he's tired of Rose.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Troy say he reformed?

2. After he realizes he has a baby for whom he is responsible, what does Troy tell Rose he needs time for?

3. What does Cory say when Troy talks about how much he's given Cory?

4. Before Rose can react to Troy's confession about an affair, who interrupts their conversation?

5. When Cory returns home, Rose tells him that Troy is angry for what reason?

(see the answer key)

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