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Plot
Character
Theme
Backround Info
Author Bio.
100
What is Fences about?
Advantages and disadvantages of African American living.
100
Who is the protagonist of the play Fences?
Troy
100
What is the main theme of the book, Fences?
The main theme is racism towards African Americans.
100
Who wrote the book Fences?
August Wilson
100
How many siblings did August Wilson have?
He had 6 siblings.
200
Who provided the house for Troy's family?
Who is Gabe.
200
What is Troy's age and occupation?
Troy is 53 and drives garbage trucks for a living.
200
In Fences what is Troy portrayed as?
A convict or a robber.
200
were african american treated poorly in the 1950's true or false
true
200
What prize did August Wilson win?
The Pulitzer Prize.
300
Why doesn't Troy let Cory play football?
He doesn't let him because Troy does not think Cory will get far playing sports.
300
What does Troy want for his son?
Troy wants Cory to have a better life than what he had himself.
300
In what job did Troy make history?
He was the first black driver of his company.
300
what year does the play fences take place
1957
300
When was August Wilson born?
He was born in 1945.