Fences Act 1

Troy and Cory's relationship can be best described as...

Why does Troy feel it's important that Cory pick his job at the A&P over playing football?

How did Troy acquire the house he lives in?

According to Troy, who wrote the song about Blue?

What is the setting of Fences?

What fatherly lesson is Troy trying to teach Cory in regards about the condition of his roof?

What type of irony happens when Lyons tells Troy, "I know where there's a bridge for sale."

What is inferred when Gabe says, "Hear that? That's the hellhounds. I got to chase them out"?

What is Troy's general attitude toward women in Act I of Fences?

Troy stopped Cory from playing football because he lied about keeping his job.

What happens to Troy at work?

How does Troy feel about Cory's athletics?

According to Bono, who is the only African American baseball player better than Troy?

Why does Troy prefer to grocery shop at Bella's over the A&P?

When Troy is talking about wrestling Death, what is he really wrestling?

For approximately how many years have Troy and Bono been friends?

What does Troy's unwillingness to buy a television imply about his relationship with Cory?

Whose name does Gabe say is in the great big book with St. Peter?

The scene starts with Cory getting a call from...

What is leaning against the tree in the Maxson yard?

What is implied when Rose tells Troy, "Let the boy have ten dollars, Troy," regarding Lyons?

What is Troy's main issue with his job that fuels his anger?

Why doesn't Troy enjoy Jackie Robinson's accomplishment of getting into Major League Baseball?

Which of the following is not a reason Bono emulates Troy?

What are Troy's thoughts about Lyons and Bonnie's relationship?

What does Lyon's do in this scene?

What is Troy's relationship with his father?

For Lyons, what is the real reason for why he gets out of bed in the morning?

What does Rose tell Cory and why? (Choose all that apply)

What parental technique can best describe Troy's approach with Cory?

Who is the devil that Troy talks about in Act I, Scene i?

What was the theme of Scene 4?

Who was Blue?

How is Troy made vulnerable?

When Troy and Rose argue over the lottery, what is Troy's stance on gambling?

What is the purpose of Gabriel mentioning Judgment day?

What is Bono's purpose in the section?

What is Bono's main concern about Troy's actions at Taylor's bar?

What does Troy saying, "Death ain't nothing but a fastball on the outside corner" mean?

What type of irony happens when Troy tells Cory, "Who the hell say I got to like you?"

What type of job does Troy offer Lyons?

What does Troy do to upset Cory?

Gabriel is worried that...

The reason Lyons visit is...

In Act I, Scene ii, Rose sings about Jesus and a fence. What does the fence symbolize?

Who does Troy talk to about his promotion first?

Based on early conversations in Act I, Scene i, what was the cause for why Troy fell for Rose?