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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Does Cameron suggests that Ellie should be ashamed of what she is doing?
(a) No.
(b) Yes.
(c) Maybe.
(d) A little.

2. Why does Cap'n Dan refuse to have the fight in any large cities?
(a) Brady needs to be a "big fish in a small pond."
(b) I can't stand "city folk."
(c) Brady will get lost in the "big city."
(d) "Every nigger and his brother" will be there.

3. How does the play begin?
(a) With an argument over where Brady will go to train.
(b) With an argument over whether Brady should be the new Great White Hope.
(c) With a a meeting to discuss who Brady should fight next.
(d) With an argument over whether Brady, the current white heavyweight boxing champion, should fight an up-and-coming black boxer.

4. About what does Smitty warn Goldie?
(a) Approaching protesters.
(b) Approaching police officers.
(c) Bills that are due.
(d) Approaching fans.

5. How do Cap'n Dan and Fred respond to Brady's confession?
(a) They agree with him.
(b) The taunt him.
(c) They say he will be just fine.
(d) They laugh at him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Tick tell Ellie to stick around?

2. What do Cameron's questions about how Ellie and Jack behaved on the boat suggest?

3. A moment later a crowd of marchers enters, doing what?

4. How does the crowd react as Brady arrives?

5. For what does Jack thank Brady?

(see the answer key)

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