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Question #1

Troy has two sons, Lyons and Cory. Which one is Rose's son?

A. Lyons

B. Cory

Question #2

What biblical character does Gabe think he is?

A. the angel Gabriel

B. Jesus

C. the archangel Michael

Question #3

What is it that Cory is close to accomplishing?

A. building a fence out back by himself

B. getting a scholarship to college to play football

C. earning success in his music career

Question #4

What is the major source of disagreement between Troy and his son Lyons?

A. his girlfriend Bonnie

B. the fact that he wants to be a musician instead of getting a "real" job

C. his mother

D. his brush with the law

Question #5

What is wrong with Troy's brother Gabe?

A. he was injured in a baseball game

B. he was beaten by a white supremacy group

C. he was injured in the war and isn't right in the head

Question #6

What sport did the play's main character Troy Maxton play when he was young?

A. football

B. baseball

C. basketball

Question #7

Clearly Rose cares about Troy, but why, according to the stage directions [the italicized explanations between scenes] does she stay with him?

A. because she prefers life with an imperfect man to the lonliness of life without a man at all

B. because they have children together

C. because he is the love of her life