Troy
What/who is the last thing we hear Troy talking to before his funeral?
Death itself
What does Bono insinuate he knows about Troy and Alberta?
He knows they're having an affair
How does Rose respond to the discovery of Troy's affair?
Rose feels deeply betrayed by Troy and distances herself from him.
Why does Cory lie about having a job at A&P?
He wants Troy to let him continue to play football.
Who did Gabe live with after moving out of Troy's house?
Miss Pearl
What year did Troy's funeral take place?
1965
What deal does Bono make Troy about doing things for their wives? (He'll get Lucille a _____ when Troy finishes the ______)
He'll get Lucille a refrigerator when Troy finishes the fence.
What does Rose do when Troy brings Raynell home?
Rose decides to take care of Raynell
Why does Cory insist on not going to Troy's funeral?
He wants to be able to say no to Troy for the first time in his life and leave him behind.
What paper did Troy sign that involved Gabe?
A paper that sent him to a mental hospital
What big question did Troy ask Rose after hearing Alberta died during childbirth?
If she would help raise the baby
How does the dynamic between Bono and Troy change after Troy's affair?
Bono stops coming around. (They are less close)
What does Rose decide to do about her marriage to Troy?
She decides to continue living with Troy and distances herself emotionally from Troy.
Where does Cory go after Troy kicks him out?
The marines.
Why did the police arrest Gabriel?
He was disturbing the peace. (Kids were teasing him and he ran them off home)
What is the song about that Troy sings throughout the play?
A dog named Blue
What reason does Bono give for leaving Troy's so quickly?
He's going to play a game of dominoes.
How does Rose's relationship with Cory change?
Rose becomes much more nurturing towards Cory and encourages him to follow his dreams.
What does Cory compare Troy to when speaking to Rose in the last scene?
A dark shadow
What instrument does Gabriel attempt to play at the very end of the play?
A trumpet
What baseball reference did Troy use to explain why he had an affair with Alberta?
She made him want to steal second
What does Bono say when he sees Cory in a Marine's Corporal's uniform?
Bono says Cory reminds him of Troy when they first met.
How does Rose's opinion of Troy change by the end of the play?
Rose's opinion of Troy is at an all-time low and she's lost the respect she once had for him.
What does Cory pick up in the yard while threatening to fight Troy?
Troy's baseball bat
What important conversation between Rose and Troy does Gabriel interrupt at the beginning of Act 2?
Troy telling Rose he is going to be a father to someone else’s baby.