Fences

What setting do Troy and Bono reach as Fences opens, in which the entire play is set?

• Troy's yard

• Troy's living room

• The back of a sanitation truck

• Troy's kitchen

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

What is the central symbol in this play, that contributes to the overall meaning?

• Baseball

• The Yard

• A Fence

• The Bible

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

How much money does Lyons ask to borrow from Troy when he stops by on payday?

• 5 dollars

• 20 dollars

• 10 dollars

• 50 dollars

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

What question does Cory ask Troy?

• "What makes a man?"

• "How come it's takin' you so long to finish this fence?"

• "How come you ain't never liked me?"

• "How do you bat better than Selkirk??

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What motivates Troy to build the fence in Act 1 of "Fences"?

• To keep out intruders

• To fulfill Rose's wish

• To mark his territory

• To improve the house's value

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Why does Troy ask Rose to help him raise Raynell?

• Because he doesn't think that Alberta will be a good mom

• Because Alberta died

• Because Troy is going to stop seeing Alberta

• Because he doesn't want his family to be half like Rose's family

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does the setting of the Maxson's backyard contribute to the overall mood of Act 1?

• It creates a sense of confinement and limitation

• It provides a peaceful and serene atmosphere

• It highlights the wealth and prosperity of the family

• It serves as a neutral backdrop with no significant impact

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What setting do Troy and Bono reach as Fences opens, in which the entire play is set?

• Troy's yard

• Troy's living room

• The back of a sanitation truck

• Troy's kitchen

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

How does the setting of the Maxson's backyard reflect Troy's internal struggles in Act 1?

• It shows his desire for freedom and escape

• It highlights his contentment with life

• It mirrors his feelings of entrapment and limitation

• It represents his ambition and drive

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Why does Troy want Rose to go inside when he is talking to Bono?

• He is planning a surprise for Rose that he does not want her to hear

• He is engaging in "men talk" unfit for a woman's ears

• He has lost his job as garbage man and does not want Rose to know

• He is seeking advice from Bono about his relationship with his own wife

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10