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Howard Sackler

The Great White Hope | Quiz

Howard Sackler
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The Great White Hope | Quiz

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1)

What does Jack sing softly? (from Act 1, Scene 6)

A verse of a rap.
A verse of Ellie's favorite song.
A verse of a hymn.
A verse of a blues song.
2)

What does Jack ask about selling? (from Act 3, Scene 3)

His home.
His gloves.
His car.
His championship belt.
3)

At her home in Chicago, what is Mrs. Jefferson doing? (from Act 1, Scene 7)

Waiting for news from Jack's trial.
Praying for Jack.
Talking to Jack.
Writing a letter to Jack.
4)

What does this man say about those black people who want success on white men's terms? (from Act 1, Scene 6)

Everyone should succeed on white men's terms.
They are smart to do that.
White men's terms are the best.
It is another form of slavery.
5)

What does Mrs. Jefferson promise Jack? (from Act 1, Scene 7)

She will take care of Clara for him.
She will pray for him.
She will visit him in prison both soon and often.
She will bail him out.
6)

How does Jack respond to Tick's fussing about keeping him calm? (from Act 2, Scenes 2 and 3)

He ignores him.
He becomes increasingly impatient.
He laughs at him.
He is amused by him.
7)

What does Jack say to hist trainer, when he begins chatting about the new White Hope? (from Act 3, Scene 3)

He asks for more information about the new White Hope.
He tells him to leave him alone.
He says he can beat the new White Hope.
He tells him to be quiet.
8)

How many rounds has the fight gone? (from Act 3, Scenes 4 and 5)

Five.
Three.
Ten.
One.
9)

How does Sir William respond to Coates' comment? (from Act 2, Scene 1)

One cannot be judged by one's color.
Many people cause problems and are not sent away.
There are many poor people in England that are not exiled.
Anyone living in England is free to change his means of earning a living if he wants.
10)

Who is with Mrs. Jefferson? (from Act 1, Scene 7)

Cap'n Dan, Fred, and Goldie.
Clara, Ellie, and Tick.
Clara, a pastor, and a choir.
Ellie, a pastor, and her brother.
11)

How does the audience respond after this scene? (from Act 2, Scene 6)

It becomes bored.
It becomes sad.
It becomes subdued.
It becomes more restless and angry.
12)

When does Smitty say Jack will settle down? (from Act 2, Scenes 2 and 3)

Once he and Ellie find a place to call home.
Once Ellie has a baby.
Once he stops boxing.
Once Ellie leaves him.
13)

How long does Jack have left on bail and the right to appeal? (from Act 1, Scene 7)

Two weeks.
One week.
Four weeks.
Three weeks.
14)

What does Jack angrily do to himself? (from Act 2, Scene 7)

Strikes himself on the forehead.
Runs his head into a wall.
Punches himself in the stomach.
Pinches himself.
15)

What does this man urge black people to do? (from Act 1, Scene 6)

Move back to Africa.
Be like the white man.
Create their own communities.
Be themselves.
16)

Does the "suitable memento" recognize Jack? (from Act 2, Scene 5)

Yes.
At first.
Maybe.
No.
17)

What does Jack believe took much out of his mother? (from Act 2, Scene 7)

His life.
His father.
Her life.
Her job.
18)

When does Pop speak to the audience? (from Act 2, Scene 4)

In a short aside.
In a long aside.
In a short soliloquy.
In a long soliloquy.
19)

Why does Cap'n Dan say Pop's suggestion will not work? (from Act 3, Scene 2)

Jack will refuse to retire.
A black man cannot retire undefeated.
They will not be able to get the belt back.
Cap'n Dan wants to see him fight one last time.
20)

What are a group of black people collecting? (from Act 3, Scenes 4 and 5)

Autographs of famous boxers.
Signatures and money for a telegram of good wishes to be sent to Jack.
Money to send to Mrs. Jefferson's family to pay for the funeral.
Signatures for a petition to be sent to the courthouse to release Jack from his prison sentence.
21)

Why does Coates believe there is no reason for Jack to remain in England? (from Act 2, Scene 1)

Jack is not making any money.
Jack is black.
Jack is causing too many problems.
Jack's stated intention in coming to England was to have a career as a boxer, and that is not likely to happen.
22)

How does Jack react when Ellie tells him to stop dancing and singing? (from Act 2, Scene 5)

He loses his temper.
He is silent.
He leaves.
He laughs.
23)

Why does Jack not want Ellie to go to her seat? (from Act 2, Scenes 2 and 3)

He is afraid she will make him lose.
He does not want to see her.
He does not want her to see what is about to happen.
He wants her to go home.
24)

What does the "suitable memento" comment about making people laugh? (from Act 2, Scene 5)

It is dangerous.
It is a nuisance.
It is a good skill to have.
It is annoying.
25)

How much prison time does Cameron tell Jack he could face? (from Act 1, Scene 6)

One to three years.
Ten to fifteen years.
Five to ten years.
Six months to one year.
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