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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the young man respond when Jack turns to him and asks what winning is going to do for him directly?
(a) It will make white people respect him.
(b) It will give him something to be happy about.
(c) He cannot answer.
(d) It will give him self-respect.

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

3. How does Jack respond when Smitty asks whether Jack really thinks he can win?
(a) He is not sure if he will win.
(b) He is sure he will not win.
(c) He does not want to win.
(d) He is convinced he will win.

4. For what does Jack thank Brady?
(a) For giving him the title so easily.
(b) The opportunity to take a shot at the title.
(c) Paying for him to come be in this fight.
(d) Allowing him to win.

5. Why does Goldie ask Ellie to excuse them?
(a) He does not care for her.
(b) The reporters are about to arrive.
(c) Jack needs to focus.
(d) He wants to talk to Jack in private.

Short Answer Questions

1. About what does the performer joke?

2. Who says that the black man did not fight "like a man" in a match in Australia?

3. How does the crowd react as Brady arrives?

4. About what is the performer's song?

5. Why does Cap'n Dan tell Brady the whole country is going to feel let down?

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