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

2. Why do the marchers leave?
(a) The police forcefully remove them.
(b) They become bored.
(c) They are afraid of Jack.
(d) They see they are not getting the reaction they had planned..

3. What does Coates do regarding Sir William's attempts to keep order?
(a) He is worried by them.
(b) He complains about them.
(c) He ignores them.
(d) He listens to them.

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

5. Why does Ellie ask Jack if he feels all right?
(a) He looks sad.
(b) He looks upset.
(c) He looks a little strange.
(d) He looks worried.

Short Answer Questions

1. About what does Mrs. Jefferson worry?

2. What is revealed about Jack and Ellie, regarding how they met?

3. Who is with Mrs. Jefferson?

4. What does a Deacon tell Jack?

5. Why does Ellie say that she will go along with anything?

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