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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Pop knows that most people seem indignant about this kind of plotting, but then suggests they reconsider their indignation when?
(a) It suits them.
(b) They are in need of money.
(c) They lose their jobs.
(d) They are out walking alone one night.

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

3. When does Pop speak to the audience?
(a) In a short soliloquy.
(b) In a long soliloquy.
(c) In a short aside.
(d) In a long aside.

4. Who is the second witness, who makes racist remarks as she complains about the parties, noise, and destructive behavior that took place in the apartment that Jack and Ellie rented from her?
(a) Coates.
(b) Mrs. Kimball.
(c) Bratby.
(d) Inspector Wainwright.

5. What does Ellie suddenly ask?
(a) Why people cannot leave them alone.
(b) Why Jack likes her.
(c) Where Jack is.
(d) What she is doing here.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the white people in the audience respond?

2. About what does Smitty warn Goldie?

3. Why are fight promoter Pop Weaver, Cap'n Dan, and Fred watching film of a fighter?

4. Does the "suitable memento" recognize Jack?

5. What do Cameron's questions about how Ellie and Jack behaved on the boat suggest?

(see the answer key)

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