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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. What does Troy say in response to Rose's concern about Gabriel?
(a) He says that Gabriel is fine and not to worry.
(b) He says that Gabriel likes Rose to feel sorry for him.
(c) He says they should look in on Gabriel more often.
(d) He says that Gabriel has plenty of people looking out for him.

2. What does Cory tell Troy about his job?
(a) That the manager wants to give him a promotion.
(b) That the manager gave the job to somebody else.
(c) That he quit his job.
(d) That he doesn't want to work part-time.

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

4. What was the money Gabriel received as a compensation for his injury used for?
(a) It paid for Rose and Troy's house.
(b) It was gambled away.
(c) It was used to pay off Gabriel's debts.
(d) It paid for Gabriel's surgery.

5. In what way does Troy say he doesn't want his son to end up like him?
(a) Angry about arguing with a coach every day.
(b) Unhappy with his parents.
(c) Choosing something to do for which he really wasn't suited.
(d) Frustrated at not being able to have a professional career.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Gabriel suddenly run off from Rose and Troy's yard?

2. What do Rose and Bono say about Troy's long stories?

3. When Cory answers Troy's question about whether he's just come home with "yeah," what does Troy remind him?

4. When Troy complains about Cory, what does Rose ask Troy?

5. Why does Troy tell Rose to go back inside?

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