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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is revealed about Jack and Ellie, regarding how they met?
(a) They were in the same hotel in Sydney.
(b) They met on a boat going to Australia.
(c) They were on the same boat coming back from Australia.
(d) They met in a bar in Chicago.

2. When Jack is finally allowed to speak, for what does he apologize?
(a) All the problems he has caused.
(b) Moving to England.
(c) Wanting to fight.
(d) Being black.

3. What does Coates prompt Bratby to reveal?
(a) The match promised Jack has been delayed.
(b) The match promised Jack is still on.
(c) The match promised Jack has been canceled.
(d) The match promised Jack never existed.

4. Why does Coates believe there is no reason for Jack to remain in England?
(a) Jack's stated intention in coming to England was to have a career as a boxer, and that is not likely to happen.
(b) Jack is causing too many problems.
(c) Jack is not making any money.
(d) Jack is black.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. For what does Jack thank Brady?

2. Why does Tick tell Ellie to stick around?

3. What does an extremely well-spoken black man say about Jack's behavior?

4. Does Cameron suggests that Ellie should be ashamed of what she is doing?

5. About what does the performer joke?

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