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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. Does Brady accept the idea?
(a) Not at first.
(b) No.
(c) Yes.
(d) Yes, at first.

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

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

4. How does Jack respond when Smitty asks whether Jack really thinks he can win?
(a) He does not want to win.
(b) He is sure he will not win.
(c) He is not sure if he will win.
(d) He is convinced he will win.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what city do they agree to have the fight?

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

3. Why does Cap'n Dan refuse to have the fight in any large cities?

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

5. What is the press calling the fight?

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