Fences Quiz #2

Why didn't Cory get to play the game?

Cory didn't get to play in the game because Troy told his coach that he couldn't play anymore and that the coach should tell the recruiter not to come.

How does Cory intervene at the end of the scene?

Cory intervenes at the end of the scene by standing up for Rose. He pushes Troy away from Rose so he stops hurting her.

What does Bono mean by Searching Out the New Land?

What Bono means by searching the new land is that his daddy moved around from place to place and never found one spot to stay.

What does Bono say is the reason that Rose might want to have the fence built?

Bono thinks that the reason Rose might want the have a fence built because she wants to hold on to her family forever because she loves them.

What does Bono say he learned from Troy?

From Troy, Bono learned to seek out lies, to not make the same mistakes, and to take life as it comes and keep putting one foot in front of the other.

At the beginning of Act II what has happened to Gabe? Describe the circumstances.

Gabe gets arrested for disturbing the peace. Troy goes to pick him up and all they do is ask for his money.

Who is Hank Aaron? How does Troy feel about him?

Hank Aaron is a black baseball player for the Braves. Troy feels he isn't anybody and that hitting home runs is just based on timing.

Do you believe that Troy's position on Cory's football career is right or wrong? Explain.

I believe Troy's heart is in the right place because he is trying to protect his son from what happened to him, but at the same time he is being closed minded to the fact that times are changing. So I believe Troy is wrong only because more black men are being able to play in the white man's league and are still getting playing time.

What is Gabe speaking about in this scene?

In this scene Gabe is going on about the gates of heaven opening and getting ready for the judgment, he also is talking about a war with hell.

What has Lyon's come to do? How do you explain Troy's response?

Lyons has come to pay Troy back the ten dollars he borrowed two weeks ago. Troy responds by saying he doesn't want his money and should save it in the bank for the next time Lyons wants to stop by for ten dollars.

What does Lyons want Troy to do? Why won't Troy do it?

Lyons wants Troy to come down to the Grill and listen to him play. Troy won't go because he says he is too old to be hanging in club and he wants to go to bed.

How does Rose respond when Troy talks about needs? Discuss her metaphor of planting.

Rose responds by saying he was nothing but loyal even though she thought of how it would be to lie with other men. Her metaphor means she married Troy and waited for her relationship to blossom like a flower.

What is ironic about Troy getting the job as a driver?

The ironic thing about Troy getting the job as a driver is that he doesn't have his driver's license.

Why does Troy sing the song about the dog Blue?

Troy sings the about the dog Blue because it was his dad's song and he used to sing it.

Beside football, what will this scholarship allow Cory to do?

The scholarship will also allow Cory to attend college and he will be able to get a good education.

What announcement does Troy make to Rose?

Troy announces to Rose that he got another woman pregnant.

Does Troy like Cory? What does Troy's response show about his view of his role as a father?

Troy doesn't like Cory he does what he has to do to support Cory until he is old enough to support himself.

Why won't Troy sign the recruiting papers for Cory?

Troy is trying to protect Cory from what he went through as a baseball player. He doesn't want his son to get hurt from not playing as much as he could because of discrimination and racism.

What incident makes Troy leave his father and become a man?

Troy left home and became a man because he got caught fooling around with a girl when he was supposed to be working. Troy realized his dad was mad because he wanted the girl for himself so that made Troy really want to leave and he stood up for himself by fighting his dad back.

Why does Troy quibble with Cory about getting a television?

Troy objects with Cory about getting a TV because Troy is a working man that believes that having a fixed roof is more important than having a TV.

How does Troy speak of his responsibility in his relationship with Alberta?

Troy speaks of his responsibility in his relationship with Alberta as if it is all her fault for sticking to him and he can't get her to go away. Troy speaks of it as if he has taken no fault in the affair.

Describe the circumstance of Troy's crime. Consider the ethical implications of the description.

Troy stole food, money and supposedly killed a man, but it was all to support his girl and his newborn baby, Lyons.

Why does Troy take care of Cory and Rose?

Troy takes care of Cory and Rose because he claims it is his responsibility.

Why does Troy think that he's doing the right thing by not letting Cory play football?

Troy thinks he is doing the right thing by not letting Cory play football because he thinks he is protecting Cory from getting hurt the same way he did when he was playing baseball.

Paraphrase the baseball metaphor that Troy uses to justify his relationship with Alberta? What does he say he gets from Alberta that he doesn't think he gets at home?

Troy uses a baseball metaphor to justify his relationship with Alberta. It means he had no chances left when he found Rose and Rose made him safe, but he got tired of staying in one area for 18 years so he moved on and had fun with another woman. Troy claims he gets to laugh out loud and it feels good when he is with Alberta.

What values does Troy's father have?

Troy's father valued the responsibility of taking care of his family, even though he was an evil and mean man.

What does Troy's final speech tells us about his values?

Troy's final speech tells us that he values the responsibility of taking care of his family by doing everything he possibly can to make their lives easier.