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

2. What does a witness named Bratby explain?
(a) Charges and fines levied against Jack.
(b) How Jack stole from him.
(c) What happened when he refused to arrange a match for Jack.
(d) complains about the parties, noise, and destructive behavior that took place in the apartment that Jack and Ellie rented.

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

4. What does a reporter call Brady?
(a) Hopeless.
(b) The New Hope.
(c) Our Hope.
(d) The White Hope.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the next witness, Inspector Wainwright, detail?

2. Tick enters with the news that Jack has been fined and sentenced how much?

3. What are the people demanding from District Attorney Cameron?

4. How does the play begin?

5. Dixon and five white men burst in and, after a scuffle, arrest Jack for what?

(see the answer key)

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