Fences Act 1 Scene 1 Comprehension

Which is the best description for what Troy says about Death?

• He describes death as impersonal, a force that no one can resist or avoid.

• He describes death as a wild animal that devours all it sees.

• He describes death as a polite gentleman, who invites people to ride with him to the afterlife.

• He describes death as an enemy, who struggled with and temporarily defeated.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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CCSS.RL.6.6

Who is Lyons?

• A friend of Bono and Troy

• Troy's brother

• Troy's son

• Bono's brother

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

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CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

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What best describes Troy's monologue about the devil?

• As a Christian, he fears the devil and avoids him however he can.

• He is friendly with the devil, and the devil helps him make decisions in life.

• He fought with the devil, just like he fought with death.

• He borrowed money from the devil 15 years ago, and until today he's still paying it back.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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Which is the best description for Lyons?

• He's does the same job as Troy and Bono and is a hard worker.

• He is a musician, but doesn't play very seriously.

• He is a musician and is very serious about his job, but has bad luck.

• He shares Troy's love of baseball and they talk about it all the time.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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CCSS.RL.6.3

Why does Lyons come to visit Troy and what's the result?

• He wants to borrow money and Troy gives it to him, but not right away.

• He wants to borrow money, but Troy won't give it to him.

• He wants to borrow money and Troy gives it to him right away.

• He wants to talk about baseball, but Troy is too busy.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.8.7