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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the crowd react as Brady arrives?
(a) The crowd boos.
(b) The crowd cries.
(c) The crowd makes no noise.
(d) The crowd cheers.

2. How does the boxer fight that makes him seem like he does not fight "like a man?"
(a) He made cheap shots and cursed at the other boxer.
(b) He glared at the other boxer, he would not stop when the referee told him to, and he swung harder than he needed to.
(c) He smiled all during the match, taunted his opponent, and made "smart ass remarks to the crowd."
(d) He cried the entire match and begged for it to be over.

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

4. What does a group of rangers arrive and announce?
(a) All weapons are to be confiscated.
(b) No more seats are available in the arena.
(c) The fight has been cancelled.
(d) No blacks are allowed in.

5. What does Brady confess?
(a) He does not fight black men.
(b) He is not a great boxer.
(c) He is afraid.
(d) He feels too old to fight.

Short Answer Questions

1. About what is the performer's song?

2. Does Brady accept the idea?

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

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

5. How does the crowd react to Jack's arrival?

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