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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) He cannot answer.
(c) It will give him self-respect.
(d) It will give him something to be happy about.

2. As Tick shouts directions and questions, Jack shouts back comments and answers. Why does Jack stop?
(a) He walks out of the room.
(b) He is preparing to box.
(c) He is tired of arguing.
(d) He is concerned that watching him is too rough for Ellie.

3. Why does Tick tell Ellie to stick around?
(a) She should see Jack in action.
(b) Jack is much happier when she's near.
(c) Jack wants to show off for her.
(d) He finds Ellie attractive.

4. Who says that the black man did not fight "like a man" in a match in Australia?
(a) Brady.
(b) Smitty.
(c) Cap'n Dan.
(d) Fred.

5. How does Jack greet Brady?
(a) With a glare.
(b) As a friend.
(c) He does not greet him.
(d) As an enemy.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the white people in the audience respond?

2. What does a Deacon tell Jack?

3. Knowing Jack is involved with a white girl is going to do what?

4. Why does Cap'n Dan refuse to have the fight in any large cities?

5. What does a group of rangers arrive and announce?

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