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

2. Why does Cap'n Dan say Pop's suggestion will not work?
(a) Jack will refuse to retire.
(b) They will not be able to get the belt back.
(c) Cap'n Dan wants to see him fight one last time.
(d) A black man cannot retire undefeated.

3. Late at night in a hotel room in Wisconsin, what does Jack try to get Ellie to do?
(a) Leave him.
(b) Go get him food.
(c) Go for a late night swim with him.
(d) Marry him.

4. How does Jack react when Ellie tells him to stop dancing and singing?
(a) He loses his temper.
(b) He laughs.
(c) He is silent.
(d) He leaves.

5. How does this speaker feel about what he or she is saying?
(a) She feels strongly about what she says and is glad it is this way.
(b) She hates what she is saying and wishes it were not this way.
(c) He is glad he has finally said this.
(d) He hates what he is saying and wishes it were not this way.

Short Answer Questions

1. Knowing Jack is involved with a white girl is going to do what?

2. When does Pop speak to the audience?

3. Cap'n Dan says he doesn't like it. What does he argue?

4. How does Jack respond when Smitty asks whether Jack really thinks he can win?

5. What does Coates prompt Bratby to reveal?

(see the answer key)

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