Literature Quiz: Fences by August Wilson

Who is the protagonist of the play?

• Rose Maxson

• Jim Bono

• Cory Maxson

• Troy Maxson

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What is the setting of the play?

• 1950s America

• 1960s Europe

• 1970s Africa

• 1980s Asia

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Which character dreams of playing college football?

• Cory Maxson

• Gabriel Maxson

• Raynell Maxson

• Lyons Maxson

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What does the fence symbolize in the play?

• Freedom

• Isolation

• Unity

• Protection

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Who is Troy's best friend and coworker?

• Lyons Maxson

• Raynell Maxson

• Gabriel Maxson

• Jim Bono

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How does Troy's past influence his relationship with Cory?

• He supports Cory's dreams

• He discourages Cory's dreams

• He ignores Cory completely

• He has no impact on Cory

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What is the significance of baseball as a motif in the play?

• Symbolizes Cory's future

• Symbolizes Gabriel's disability

• Symbolizes Rose's dreams

• Symbolizes Troy's past and struggles

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How does Rose contribute to the theme of family and duty?

• By abandoning her family

• By neglecting her responsibilities

• By holding the family together

• By causing conflicts within the family

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What issue does the play address regarding racism?

• It doesn't address racism

• It highlights opportunities for African Americans

• It ignores the impact of racism

• It highlights systemic racism and its impact

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How do Troy's actions shape the legacy he leaves behind?

• He leaves a neutral legacy

• He leaves a negative legacy

• He leaves no legacy

• He leaves a positive legacy

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