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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. How does the crowd react as Jack enters?
(a) They cheer.
(b) They cry.
(c) They boo.
(d) They are silent.

3. What are Tick, his black trainer, and Ellie, his white girlfriend, watching Jack do?
(a) Have his hands taped.
(b) Shadow box.
(c) Yell at another boxer.
(d) Box with his trainer.

4. About what does Smitty warn Goldie?
(a) Approaching protesters.
(b) Bills that are due.
(c) Approaching fans.
(d) Approaching police officers.

5. Why does Cap'n Dan refuse to have the fight in any large cities?
(a) "Every nigger and his brother" will be there.
(b) Brady will get lost in the "big city."
(c) Brady needs to be a "big fish in a small pond."
(d) I can't stand "city folk."

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. About what is the performer's song?

4. From whom does Brady face intense pressure?

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

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