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

2. Knowing Jack is involved with a white girl is going to do what?
(a) Generate hate that will drive people crazy.
(b) Cause some surprise.
(c) Irritate many people.
(d) Encourage others to do the same.

3. Why does Ellie say that she will go along with anything?
(a) If it will make Jack more successful.
(b) She is in the mood for some excitement.
(c) If it will make her famous.
(d) If it will encourage others to forget about race.

4. 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 make white people respect him.
(d) It will give him something to be happy about.

5. Why does Ellie agree to come talk to Cameron?
(a) She wants to show Jack that she is strong.
(b) She hopes she can get Jack arrested.
(c) She wanted to head off any attempts to get at Jack through her.
(d) She is tired of dating Jack.

Short Answer Questions

1. Does Cameron suggests that Ellie should be ashamed of what she is doing?

2. What does Goldie plead with Jack to not do?

3. What are the people demanding from District Attorney Cameron?

4. What does a Deacon tell Jack?

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

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