FENCES ACT EXAM 10 QUESTIONS
AND 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
What was important to Troy's father? (according to Troy)
The cotton crop
Why didn't Troys father leave?
He felt he had a duty to provide for his family
Although Troy's father chose to stay with his family, how did Troy describe him?
Selfish, mean, straight up evil
What happened to Troy's mother?
She left when he was young and never came back
What event changed Troy's relationship with his father?
He came down to the stream where him and his girlfriend were and started to whip him. His
father wanted the girl for himself so Troy started to whip him back. After the girl ran off and
they got home, he got his butt whooped.
What decision did Troy make? How old was he at the time?
He was going to leave home, 14
Briefly describe the major events in Troy's life leading up to his meeting Rose.
Troy talks about how he walked from Mobile to the city they now live in, looking for work. He
couldn't find a job. He lived on the riverbank in a shack made of tar paper and sticks. Troy started
stealing to survive. At first he just stole food, but then he started stealing money as well.
What request does Lyons make of Troy? What is Troy's response?
He asks him to come and watch him play that night. He makes up many excuses.
, What is "ironic" about Troy telling Bono, "I love you, man"? How long has Troy known
Bono?
They've been friends for 33 years, he's like family
Why is Cory upset with Troy?
He went to his coach and told him that Cory couldn't play football and the recruiter needs to
not come.
What action did Cory do to which Troy refers as a "strike one"?
Cory tells Troy that he never listens, he says that his boss, Mr. Stawicki, is holding his job for
him until after the season
According to Rose, why was Gabe arrested?
Disturbing the piece
What does Bono want to find out from Troy?
Why he's sending Alberta so many drinks and if he's having an affair. Also why he's been
talking and laughing with her so much lately.
What is the significance of Bono's reason for building fences? (What is the purpose of
fences?)
He thinks that Rose is trying to keep Troy and Cory inside. He's hinting at the fact that he knows
Troy is having an affair with Alberta and he doesn't believe he should be doing that to Rose.
According to Bono, what caused him to admire Troy and know that Troy was a man
worth following?
He had chosen Rose over all the other girls, he knew he had some sense
What does Bono say that Troy tells him all the time?
He tells him that Rose is a good woman
What is the deal that Troy and Bono strike—right before Bono leaves?
AND 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
What was important to Troy's father? (according to Troy)
The cotton crop
Why didn't Troys father leave?
He felt he had a duty to provide for his family
Although Troy's father chose to stay with his family, how did Troy describe him?
Selfish, mean, straight up evil
What happened to Troy's mother?
She left when he was young and never came back
What event changed Troy's relationship with his father?
He came down to the stream where him and his girlfriend were and started to whip him. His
father wanted the girl for himself so Troy started to whip him back. After the girl ran off and
they got home, he got his butt whooped.
What decision did Troy make? How old was he at the time?
He was going to leave home, 14
Briefly describe the major events in Troy's life leading up to his meeting Rose.
Troy talks about how he walked from Mobile to the city they now live in, looking for work. He
couldn't find a job. He lived on the riverbank in a shack made of tar paper and sticks. Troy started
stealing to survive. At first he just stole food, but then he started stealing money as well.
What request does Lyons make of Troy? What is Troy's response?
He asks him to come and watch him play that night. He makes up many excuses.
, What is "ironic" about Troy telling Bono, "I love you, man"? How long has Troy known
Bono?
They've been friends for 33 years, he's like family
Why is Cory upset with Troy?
He went to his coach and told him that Cory couldn't play football and the recruiter needs to
not come.
What action did Cory do to which Troy refers as a "strike one"?
Cory tells Troy that he never listens, he says that his boss, Mr. Stawicki, is holding his job for
him until after the season
According to Rose, why was Gabe arrested?
Disturbing the piece
What does Bono want to find out from Troy?
Why he's sending Alberta so many drinks and if he's having an affair. Also why he's been
talking and laughing with her so much lately.
What is the significance of Bono's reason for building fences? (What is the purpose of
fences?)
He thinks that Rose is trying to keep Troy and Cory inside. He's hinting at the fact that he knows
Troy is having an affair with Alberta and he doesn't believe he should be doing that to Rose.
According to Bono, what caused him to admire Troy and know that Troy was a man
worth following?
He had chosen Rose over all the other girls, he knew he had some sense
What does Bono say that Troy tells him all the time?
He tells him that Rose is a good woman
What is the deal that Troy and Bono strike—right before Bono leaves?
