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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. Where is a large crowd of black people gathered?
(a) Outside a church after a service.
(b) Outside of the arena after the fight.
(c) Outside a building that has the sign Cafe de Champion on it.
(d) Outside Jack's home, waiting for his return.

2. What does an extremely well-spoken black man say about Jack's behavior?
(a) It is what all black men should do.
(b) It is what one should expect from a young athlete.
(c) It is a disgrace to all colored people.
(d) It is shocking but expected.

3. Knowing Jack is involved with a white girl is going to do what?
(a) Encourage others to do the same.
(b) Generate hate that will drive people crazy.
(c) Cause some surprise.
(d) Irritate many people.

4. About what does the performer joke?
(a) How he wishes he were really black.
(b) How he hopes others will support Jack.
(c) How he hopes he is not the only black person around.
(d) How he wants to wash his face.

5. How does the crowd react to Jack's arrival?
(a) There are no cheers.
(b) They cheer.
(c) They cry.
(d) They say nothing.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Jack handle the intensity of this protest?

3. What does a reporter call Brady?

4. The white people move aside and reveal what?

5. How does the boxer fight that makes him seem like he does not fight "like a man?"

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