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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happened to Troy's mother?
(a) She ran off when Troy was eight.
(b) She died when Troy was a baby.
(c) She went to live with Troy's sister.
(d) She shot Troy's father and was sent to prison.

2. What does Troy say about the Negro League?
(a) That it had better pitchers.
(b) That it was good for blacks.
(c) That it was a stupid idea.
(d) That he knew everybody in it.

3. When Lyons shows up, what does Troy correctly think he wants?
(a) That Lyons wants Rose to make him breakfast.
(b) That Lyons wants to borrow money.
(c) That Lyons wants to use Troy's car.
(d) That Lyons wants to move in with Rose and Troy.

4. When Troy comments that Hank Aaron is doing well, what is Troy's response?
(a) He says that Aaron is going to burn out in no time.
(b) He says that that's only one example.
(c) He says that he was a better player than Aaron.
(d) He says that Aaron is a sellout.

5. What does Rose say Raynell brought into her life?
(a) A chance to raise a daughter.
(b) Hope.
(c) A mature motherhood.
(d) Sunshine.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Gabriel tell Troy he has eaten with that morning?

2. What argument do Rose, Troy, and Bono have about grocery stores?

3. Whose names does Gabriel say are in Saint Peter's book?

4. When Rose tells Troy to come inside for lunch, what does he tell her about his affair with another woman?

5. What does Troy say to his daughter?

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