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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does an extremely well-spoken black man say about Jack's behavior?
(a) It is what one should expect from a young athlete.
(b) It is a disgrace to all colored people.
(c) It is shocking but expected.
(d) It is what all black men should do.

2. About what is the performer's song?
(a) Whether Jack is a "coon."
(b) He wishes he were a "coon."
(c) What it takes to be a "coon."
(d) A "coon" wishing he was white.

3. What does Jack angrily do to himself?
(a) Pinches himself.
(b) Punches himself in the stomach.
(c) Strikes himself on the forehead.
(d) Runs his head into a wall.

4. What is the press calling the fight?
(a) The fight to end all fights.
(b) The fight of the century.
(c) The one to watch.
(d) The best fight.

5. 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) Outside Jack's trailer.
(b) Down the street from the arena.
(c) Inside the arena in Reno.
(d) Outside the arena in Reno.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does this scene takes place?

2. Why does Cap'n Dan say Pop's suggestion will not work?

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

4. How does the crowd react as Jack enters?

5. Where does Jack say he will warm up?

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