Fences Test Review

What does Troy tell Rose he is going to do on the weekends and after work? What is he really doing?

• Going to the ball game; going to the bar

• Going to Taylor’s to listen to the game; going to see Miss Alberta

• Building a fence; hanging out with Bono

• Teaching Cory football; drinking himself to death

Why did Rose marry Troy?

• She recognized him as being the perfect man for her.

• She had her marriage arranged by her parents and did not get a say in the wedding.

• She realized that life as an unmarried woman would be far worse than any kind of married life.

• She became pregnant and needed to marry him quickly.

How does Rose react to the news of Troy’s affair?

• She is understanding and ready to work through it with Troy.

• She is furious with Troy and lists all the sacrifices she gave to be a good wife.

• She says nothing to Troy and packs her stuff to leave him.

• She pretends that Troy had not told her and acts as if everything is normal.

What does the first scene reveal about Troy and his job?

• He had just gotten fired.

• He had filed a complaint about the job’s description being separated by race.

• He has gotten a new job driving the garbage trucks.

• Bono had gotten promoted but Troy did not.

What causes Troy to leave his father’s home?

• His father was abusive and wanted to get with Troy’s young girlfriend.

• His father abandoned his family and Troy left shortly after.

• Troy’s mother asked Troy to leave.

• His father couldn’t afford to take care of Troy any longer.

Why does Bono tell Troy is the reason Rose wants the fence built?

• 1. To keep out robbers and other criminals.

• To protect her garden and keep it growing.

• To keep Troy and Cory in.

• To keep Gabe out.

What causes Troy to go up to Cory’s school and take him off the football team?

• Cory is no longer working at the A&P

• Cory disrespected Troy by not calling him “sir”

• Rose told Troy he couldn’t play because he had to focus on chores

• Cory hurt himself while building the fence and couldn’t play anymore

What causes Cory to grab Troy and begin to fight with him?

• Troy is grabbing and hurting Rose.

• Troy took the door off of Cory’s room.

• Troy sent the recruiter away.

• Troy is yelling at Gabe to go away.

How does Rose agree to help Troy?

• She agrees to stay with him as his wife.

• She helps Troy find a new place to stay with Raynell.

• She agrees to act as Raynell’s mother.

• She does not help Troy in any way.

How does Cory treat Troy after Raynell is born?

• Cory ignores Troy and acts as if he doesn’t exist.

• Cory and Troy become closer and develop a better relationship.

• Cory chooses to leave the house to get away from Troy.

• Cory no longer respects Troy and says that he doesn’t count.