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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Dixon and five white men burst in and, after a scuffle, arrest Jack for what?
(a) Violating the custody agreement.
(b) Violating his parole.
(c) Violating the Mann Act.
(d) Violating the Jim Crow laws.

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

3. How does the boxer fight that makes him seem like he does not fight "like a man?"
(a) He smiled all during the match, taunted his opponent, and made "smart ass remarks to the crowd."
(b) He cried the entire match and begged for it to be over.
(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.

4. How does Jack greet Brady?
(a) As a friend.
(b) With a glare.
(c) As an enemy.
(d) He does not greet him.

5. As Tick shouts directions and questions, Jack shouts back comments and answers. Why does Jack stop?
(a) He walks out of the room.
(b) He is tired of arguing.
(c) He is preparing to box.
(d) He is concerned that watching him is too rough for Ellie.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are Tick, his black trainer, and Ellie, his white girlfriend, watching Jack do?

2. What does Jack sing softly?

3. Why does Ellie agree to come talk to Cameron?

4. About what does the performer joke?

5. What does a Deacon tell Jack?

(see the answer key)

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