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

2. Where are several things are going on, such as a dice game, bets on the outcome of the fight, and a performer in blackface performing for a group of fans unable to get into the arena itself?
(a) Inside the arena in Reno.
(b) Outside the arena in Reno.
(c) Outside Jack's trailer.
(d) Down the street from the arena.

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

4. When does Goldie say the fight is scheduled?
(a) Easter Sunday.
(b) Memorial Day.
(c) Fourth of July.
(d) Labor Day.

5. About what are Goldie and Tick concerned?
(a) Jack calling Ellie his fiance.
(b) Jack being able to beat Brady.
(c) Jack being so optimistic.
(d) Jack's mood swings.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the crowd react as Jack enters?

2. How do Cap'n Dan and Fred respond to Brady's confession?

3. When Cap'n Dan and Fred discuss the terms of the fight, who is named the referee?

4. How does Jack greet Brady?

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

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