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review for the Fences test
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1
Gabriel's believed he was responsible for the __________, another symbolic connection.
soul
gate
house
field
2
In act 1 scene 1, Bono mentions seeing Troy "eyeing that Alberta gal," which is an example of
symbolism
rising action
foreshadow
irony
3
According to Bono, what made him realize he wanted to follow Troy in life?
He met Troy at work and thought he was funny
He needed Troy to survive prison
none of these
He saw Troy choose Rose from the other women
4
What is ironic about Cory playing sports?
he too faces racism to get into college
he doesn't like sports but wants to go to college
he works hard but doesn't have natural talent
he wants to be like his father and make him proud
5
Act 2 scene 3 is the shortest scene in the play...why?
The details in the scene are not important
It's like the 6th inning in baseball
Wilson didn't want to bore the audience
It increases the intensity between Rose and Troy.
6
Troy describes death as...
the umpire
a fastball
the final inning
a grand slam
7
Gabriel's name is an allusion to the angel that...
fought the demons with a sword
saved Adam and Even from Satan
was the messenger from god
was a saint who died in war
8
How is Alberta's character similar to the blues music?
her character has structure
her character appears in the start and end of the play
she ruins a marriage
her death is depressing and sad
9
Troy's name is an allusion to...
a famous baseball player
the ancient city with strong walls
a character in High School Musical
an epic battle in the Bible
10
The phrase "swing for the fences" in baseball means...
bunt and hope to get on bass
swing hard for a homerun
steal 3rd base
strikeout
11
Who said, "If you wanted to change me, you should've been there when I was growing up?"
Cory
Lyons
Troy
Bono
12
Where did August Wilson live, and what city inspired his works?
Harlem
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
New York
13
Why does Rose suggest that Gabe be hospitalized?
she thinks he needs medication
she knows they need the government's check
she doesn't have the time to be responsible for him
she is worried that he cannot take care of himself
14
The only time Troy talks about wanting the fence, he wants _____to be on the other side.
death
racism
Lyons
Alberta
15
Raynell was concerned with ____________in the yard
the garden
her bicycle
the fence
the baseball bat
16
The last name "Maxson" is a reference to what from history?
the line separating the north and south, freedom and slavery
it was a synonym for inequality
it was the last name of a Civil Rights leader
it was a term used in the times of slavery
17
The A&P store represents
independent stores
the struggling economy
a change in racism and opportunities
corporations moving into the neighborhood
18
A permissive parent is one who
tries to be a friend or peer rather than set rules
does not offer support at all
is strict and disciplined
leads by example
19
Why does Troy always procrastinate finishing the fence?
he is simply lazy and doesn't care
he thinks it's a waste of time because they don't have much
he insists that Cory take responsibility for it and help
he doesn't want to be "fenced" in
20
Which of these is NOT a symbolic "fence" for the characters?
responsibility
racism
hope
marriage
21
Rose believes that if Cory doesn't attend his father's funeral...
it is okay because their relationship was troubled
it is disrespectful
it is a sign that he is an independent man
he has to because she expects him to be a pallbearer
22
"I don't know why he don't go get him a job and take care of that woman." Why does Troy say it?
This shows he is an uninvolved parent with Lyons
He is too judgmental of Lyons
He believes in a sense of responsibility
He is a hypocrite because he doesn't follow this advice
23
Why did Troy have an affair?
He felt free to enjoy life without responsibilities
He didn't love Rose anymore and felt she was unattractive
He fell in love with Alberta
He wanted Rose to feel hurt the way he did about baseball
24
What was the real reason why Troy couldn't play professional baseball?
lack of talent
his race
his age
his bad attitude
25
Who says " Papa was like a shadow that followed you everywhere?"
Troy
none of these
Lyons
Raynell
26
How does Rose feel about Cory being recruited by a college to play football?
concerned
capricious
indifferent
enthusiastic
27
How does Troy create a "fence" between himself and his sons?
He refuses to talk to them
He is physically abusive with them
He ignores them
He does not support their interests or talents
28
How did Troy's father and their experiences together affect him?
His dad left his mother so Troy learned responsibility
His dad was abusive and so Troy swore to never be that way.
Troy learned to be independent and responsible
His dad taught him the value of hard work and patience.
29
In the end, why is Gabe hospitalized?
Troy had him committed because he needed the money
He agreed to live in the hospital
He was arrested again as disturbing the peace
Miss Pearl demanded he go to the hospital
30
Rose wants a fence built around her house
all of these
to keep others out
to keep the ones she loves close to her
to protect the ones she loves
