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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the very end of the play, who is NOT there watching Gabriel?
(a) Lyons.
(b) Cory.
(c) Bono.
(d) Rose.

2. What is Cory wearing when he arrives home and meets Raynell for the first time since she was a baby?
(a) A track suit.
(b) The clothes he wears to collect garbage.
(c) Troy's old suit.
(d) A marine sergeant's uniform.

3. What does Troy say to Bono about knowing where Troy's responsibilities lay?
(a) He says that acting responsibly towards Cory will only make Cory angry.
(b) He says that his responsibility for Gabriel is complicated.
(c) He says that his responsibility is to Rose and not Alberta.
(d) He says that his responsibility is to not let anyone get hurt.

4. After Lyons leaves, what does Cory do alone in the yard, not knowing that Troy is watching him?
(a) Tears down some bushes.
(b) Works on the fence.
(c) Swings Troy's bat.
(d) Kicks a football.

5. What does Bono answer in reply to Cory's question about why they need a fence?
(a) He says that Rose's garden is important to her.
(b) He says that Rose wants to protect them because she loves them.
(c) He says that Rose wants to put up a barrier between them and the neighbors.
(d) He says that Rose is tired of people cutting through her yard.

6. When Cory comes out and tries to free Rose from Troy's grip, what does Troy do?
(a) He yells for Gabriel to come outside.
(b) He lets Rose go.
(c) He punches Cory.
(d) He throws Rose to the ground.

7. As Troy sings, Bono stops by on his way _______ (fill in the blank).
(a) To the bar.
(b) To meet a woman.
(c) To buy groceries.
(d) To a domino game.

8. Who is going with Rose on her errand?
(a) Gabriel.
(b) Lyons.
(c) Raynell.
(d) Cory.

9. Which character in the play lived with Troy and Rose at one time?
(a) Alberta.
(b) Gabriel.
(c) Bono.
(d) Troy's father.

10. Who has control over Gabriel's money?
(a) Rose.
(b) Troy.
(c) Cory.
(d) The bank.

11. What does Rose say that angers Troy so much that he grabs her arm when she starts to go in the house?
(a) Rose says that Troy can just go ahead and live with Alberta.
(b) Rose says she's going to tell Cory the truth.
(c) Rose says Troy is a taker not a giver.
(d) Rose says that she is going to leave Troy.

12. What is Troy's response to Rose's feelings about his affair?
(a) He says he is in love with Alberta.
(b) He says Rose doesn't know how good she has it.
(c) He says he doesn't care what Rose thinks.
(d) He says he's doing the best he can.

13. After he realizes he has a baby for whom he is responsible, what does Troy tell Rose he needs time for?
(a) To find Bono and ask his advice.
(b) To figure things out.
(c) To decide which woman is more important to him.
(d) To make some more money.

14. What does Cory want to know about the fence?
(a) How much money they'll be wasting on the fence.
(b) Why he has to help with the fence.
(c) How long it will take to get the fence finished.
(d) Why Rose wants a fence in the first place.

15. What does Gabriel do when Lyons tries to help him?
(a) He gives Lyons his horn.
(b) He yells at Lyons.
(c) He embraces Lyons.
(d) He pushes Lyons away.

Short Answer Questions

1. After she has dealt with the reality of Troy's affair, what does Rose tell him about her feelings concerning the affair?

2. Why does Troy say he will take care of the baby?

3. As Lyons arrives calling for her, Rose comes out to tell him what?

4. How many children has Rose actually given birth to?

5. When Rose agrees to take care of the baby, what does she say Troy will be from that moment on?

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