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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Jack handle the intensity of this protest?
(a) With silence.
(b) With frustration.
(c) With anger.
(d) With humor.

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

3. When Jack is finally allowed to speak, for what does he apologize?
(a) Being black.
(b) All the problems he has caused.
(c) Moving to England.
(d) Wanting to fight.

4. What does Jack say he has not figured out?
(a) His opponent's strengths and weaknesses.
(b) When the match will be.
(c) How to win in a way that will not get everybody angry at him.
(d) How to be a optimistic loser.

5. Why does Ellie ask Jack if he feels all right?
(a) He looks upset.
(b) He looks a little strange.
(c) He looks sad.
(d) He looks worried.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Tick tell Ellie to stick around?

2. Does Sir William believe Jack's crimes in America are any of England's concern?

3. Who is the first of several witnesses to object to Jack's presence in England?

4. What does Dixon say about the black population at large?

5. What does this man say about those black people who want success on white men's terms?

(see the answer key)

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