Fences

Reading Check and Short Answer questions on key points are designed for guided reading assignments, in-class review, formative assessment, quizzes, and more.

Act I

Reading Check

1. Who is Bono?

2. Who is Lyons?

3. What does Troy need Cory’s help to build?

4. Why does Gabriel have a metal plate in his head?

5. How does Gabriel spend his days?

6. What scheduling arrangement for football season has Cory made with his boss at the A&P?

7. What is Troy’s reaction to the arrangement Cory has made with his boss at the A&P?

8. Which woman does Troy tell about his promotion to driver before he tells Rose?

9. What is Rose’s position on Cory’s football plans?

10. How do Troy and Bono meet?

Short Answer

Answer each question in at least 1 complete sentence. Incorporate details from the text to support your response.

1. Who is Alberta, and what is Troy’s connection to her?

2. Why is Troy dismissive of Cory’s interest in football?

3. How does Troy beat Death?

4. What is Troy’s relationship with the Devil?

5. Why does Troy feel guilty with regard to Gabriel?

6. Why doesn’t Troy want to put Gabriel in a hospital?

7. Why doesn’t Gabriel live with Troy and Rose?

8. Why does Rose say Cory wants to play football, and what is Troy’s reaction?

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