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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does Smitty say Jack will settle down?
(a) Once he stops boxing.
(b) Once Ellie leaves him.
(c) Once he and Ellie find a place to call home.
(d) Once Ellie has a baby.

2. Does Jack want a chance to fight the new White Hope?
(a) No.
(b) Yes.
(c) Yes, but only at first.
(d) Maybe.

3. Why does the Pastor believe Mrs. Jefferson is lucky?
(a) She has her brother taking care of her.
(b) She had God in her life.
(c) She has Clara taking care of her.
(d) She has Ellie taking care of her.

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

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Cameron say about the charges that could be brought against Jack?

3. What does Ellie sleepily imagine?

4. Knowing Jack is involved with a white girl is going to do what?

5. What does Coates do regarding Sir William's attempts to keep order?

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