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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. What does Rose say in response to Troy's comment that she's supposed to come when she's called?
(a) She says she isn't Troy's slave.
(b) She says she doesn't like Troy to talk to her like that in front of Bono.
(c) She says she's not a dog.
(d) She says she didn't hear Troy call her.

2. What sport does Bono say Troy excelled at?
(a) Baseball.
(b) Basketball.
(c) Golf.
(d) Football.

3. How long has it been since Bono has been by to see Troy?
(a) A week.
(b) Two days.
(c) A year.
(d) Several months.

4. When Troy complains about Cory, what does Rose ask Troy?
(a) Rose asks Troy why he doesn't speak to Cory about the boy's behavior.
(b) Rose asks Troy if he'll mow the lawn instead of Cory.
(c) Rose asks Troy if he wants a beer.
(d) Rose asks Troy why he's so cranky about everything.

5. Why does Troy want to know where Cory is in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Troy wants Cory to go to the store for him.
(b) Troy wants Cory to spend more time at home.
(c) Troy wants Cory to mow the lawn.
(d) Troy wants Cory to help build the fence.

Short Answer Questions

1. Tony and Bono get together on the Friday night on which Fences begins. What is their reason for doing so?

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

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

4. Why does Troy say he is not prepared to give up the affair with Alberta?

5. Bono remarks to Troy that he has noticed that Troy has been spending a lot of time with whom?

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