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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. Who says that the black man did not fight "like a man" in a match in Australia?
(a) Brady.
(b) Fred.
(c) Cap'n Dan.
(d) Smitty.

2. What does Jack say he has not figured out?
(a) When the match will be.
(b) His opponent's strengths and weaknesses.
(c) How to win in a way that will not get everybody angry at him.
(d) How to be a optimistic loser.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does a Deacon tell Jack?

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

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

4. As Tick shouts directions and questions, Jack shouts back comments and answers. Why does Jack stop?

5. The white people move aside and reveal what?

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