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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. Why does Cap'n Dan tell Brady the whole country is going to feel let down?
(a) If Brady ends his boxing career.
(b) If Brady continues to say he is afraid of this man.
(c) If Brady fights this man.
(d) If Brady continues to refuse to fight.

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

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

4. How do Cap'n Dan and Fred respond to Brady's confession?
(a) They laugh at him.
(b) They agree with him.
(c) The taunt him.
(d) They say he will be just fine.

5. How do the white people in the audience respond?
(a) They remain silent.
(b) They boo.
(c) They cheer.
(d) They scream.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what does Jack thank Brady?

2. From whom does Brady face intense pressure?

3. How does Jack greet Brady?

4. Does Brady accept the idea?

5. What does Jack say he has not figured out?

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