FENCES ACT EXAM QUESTIONS AND 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS
According to August Wilson, what is the difference in the treatment of European
immigrants and the treatment of those descendants of African slaves?
- For European immigrants they were given many opportunities when they came. The city grew
and they were able to have bright dreams.
- But for descendants of African slaves, they weren't offered so much welcome or participation.
They came to the city seeking and searching but the city rejected them so they fled and settled by
the riverbanks.
- They washed clothes and cleaned houses. They used their muscles and bodies but that wasn't
enough so they stole in pursuit of their own dreams.
What was happening in America in 1957?
- America won a war with the help of the European immigrants
- Milwaukee Braves won World Series
Act l Scene l: Find textual evidence that describes Troy and compare him to Bono.
- Troy in 53 years old, large man with thick hands heavy hands; it is this largeness that he strives
to fill out and make an accommodation with. Together with his blackness, his largeness informs
his sensibilities and the choices he has made in his life.
- Bono is the follower. His commitment to their friendship of 30-odd years is rooted in his
admiration of Troy's honesty, capacity for hard work, and his strength, which Bono seeks to
emulate. pg.1
Act l Scene l: What is the Friday night ritual for Troy and Bono?
- Friday night ritual is that they engage in talk and drink
Act l Scene l: What do we learn about Troy and Bono from the story of the man "hiding"
the watermelon from Mr. Rand?
- They love talking about other people and the crazy things that they do. Likes talking about the
dumb things that people do in their ritual talk and drink.
, Act l Scene l: What possible conflict for the entire play is set up in the initial conversation
between Troy and Bono?
That Bono thinks that Troy is eyeing the Alberta gal and trying to get down with her
Act l Scene l: What issue did Troy take up with the union?
Troy first talked to Mr. Rand asking why he always let white men drive the truck and not him.
He was complaining to him and saying that everyone should have the same opportunity to do
they job. Then Mr. Rand told Troy to bring up to the union and so that's what he did.
Act l Scene l: What does Troy say that he wants to see change?
- Troy wants to see African Americans no longer denied working opportunities at his job
Act l Scene l: According to Bono, how does Troy's relationship with Alberta differ from the
others? (FYI, this is a foreshadowing moment)
- Because according to Bono, Troy didn't just eye the girl but he also bought her more than one
drink.
- Troy calls it being nice and polite
Act l Scene l: Who is Rose and how is her relationship with Troy described?
- Rose is Troy's wife and it ten years younger than him. Her devotion to him stems from her
recognition of the possibilities of her life without him which is very bad and unsafe.
- Rose always forgives Troy's faults and always lets things slide. She always serve him.
Act l Scene l: Describe the interaction between Rose and Troy-as they discuss how they
met.
- As they were telling the story of how they met, Rose would always trying to put Troy back in
line when he was starting to tell lies
- Troy also puts his arm around Rose when he started telling the story
Act l Scene l: What does Rose mean when she says this: "There's a lot of people don't know
they can do no better than they doing now"?
CORRECT ANSWERS
According to August Wilson, what is the difference in the treatment of European
immigrants and the treatment of those descendants of African slaves?
- For European immigrants they were given many opportunities when they came. The city grew
and they were able to have bright dreams.
- But for descendants of African slaves, they weren't offered so much welcome or participation.
They came to the city seeking and searching but the city rejected them so they fled and settled by
the riverbanks.
- They washed clothes and cleaned houses. They used their muscles and bodies but that wasn't
enough so they stole in pursuit of their own dreams.
What was happening in America in 1957?
- America won a war with the help of the European immigrants
- Milwaukee Braves won World Series
Act l Scene l: Find textual evidence that describes Troy and compare him to Bono.
- Troy in 53 years old, large man with thick hands heavy hands; it is this largeness that he strives
to fill out and make an accommodation with. Together with his blackness, his largeness informs
his sensibilities and the choices he has made in his life.
- Bono is the follower. His commitment to their friendship of 30-odd years is rooted in his
admiration of Troy's honesty, capacity for hard work, and his strength, which Bono seeks to
emulate. pg.1
Act l Scene l: What is the Friday night ritual for Troy and Bono?
- Friday night ritual is that they engage in talk and drink
Act l Scene l: What do we learn about Troy and Bono from the story of the man "hiding"
the watermelon from Mr. Rand?
- They love talking about other people and the crazy things that they do. Likes talking about the
dumb things that people do in their ritual talk and drink.
, Act l Scene l: What possible conflict for the entire play is set up in the initial conversation
between Troy and Bono?
That Bono thinks that Troy is eyeing the Alberta gal and trying to get down with her
Act l Scene l: What issue did Troy take up with the union?
Troy first talked to Mr. Rand asking why he always let white men drive the truck and not him.
He was complaining to him and saying that everyone should have the same opportunity to do
they job. Then Mr. Rand told Troy to bring up to the union and so that's what he did.
Act l Scene l: What does Troy say that he wants to see change?
- Troy wants to see African Americans no longer denied working opportunities at his job
Act l Scene l: According to Bono, how does Troy's relationship with Alberta differ from the
others? (FYI, this is a foreshadowing moment)
- Because according to Bono, Troy didn't just eye the girl but he also bought her more than one
drink.
- Troy calls it being nice and polite
Act l Scene l: Who is Rose and how is her relationship with Troy described?
- Rose is Troy's wife and it ten years younger than him. Her devotion to him stems from her
recognition of the possibilities of her life without him which is very bad and unsafe.
- Rose always forgives Troy's faults and always lets things slide. She always serve him.
Act l Scene l: Describe the interaction between Rose and Troy-as they discuss how they
met.
- As they were telling the story of how they met, Rose would always trying to put Troy back in
line when he was starting to tell lies
- Troy also puts his arm around Rose when he started telling the story
Act l Scene l: What does Rose mean when she says this: "There's a lot of people don't know
they can do no better than they doing now"?
