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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Once Cory goes inside after he is finished helping Troy for the day, what does Rose ask Troy?
(a) Why he never takes Cory out anywhere.
(b) Why he thinks Cory isn't talented at football.
(c) Why he thinks football isn't as good a sport as baseball.
(d) Why he won't let Cory play football.

2. How much compensation did Gabriel receive as a result of his injury?
(a) $100.
(b) $10, 000.
(c) $3,000.
(d) $30,000.

3. After Rose sends Cory out to help Troy, what do Cory and Troy work on silently for some time before talking to each other?
(a) The garden.
(b) The fence.
(c) The porch swing.
(d) The screen door.

4. When Lyons appears, what makes Troy ask him why he's not in jail?
(a) Bono told Troy that three of Lyons' friends were in jail.
(b) Troy is implying that Lyons stole his money,
(c) A club where Lyons plays got raided.
(d) Troy often poses this question to Lyons.

5. What is Lyons actually doing when he puts his hand in his pocket?
(a) Lyons is going to pay Bono back.
(b) Lyons plans to pay back the $10 he borrowed from Troy earlier.
(c) Lyons is going to jingle his change to show he's got money in his pocket.
(d) Lyons is going to show he has no money and to ask for more.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who lives with Rose and Troy?

2. What is Rose doing when Cory returns home from football practice?

3. What does Troy say about the Negro League?

4. What was the money Gabriel received as a compensation for his injury used for?

5. What is Troy's response to Rose's argument that times have changed?

(see the answer key)

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