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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. Who is with Mrs. Jefferson?
(a) Cap'n Dan, Fred, and Goldie.
(b) Ellie, a pastor, and her brother.
(c) Clara, a pastor, and a choir.
(d) Clara, Ellie, and Tick.

2. Who says that the black man did not fight "like a man" in a match in Australia?
(a) Brady.
(b) Smitty.
(c) Cap'n Dan.
(d) Fred.

3. 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."

4. Does Brady accept the idea?
(a) Not at first.
(b) Yes, at first.
(c) Yes.
(d) No.

5. What happens when Ragosy pulls Tick from the stage?
(a) Ellie is left alone.
(b) Jack and Ellie are left alone to go on.
(c) The crowd becomes angry.
(d) Jack is left alone.

Short Answer Questions

1. Does Pop think the fight will happen right away?

2. When Jack is finally allowed to speak, for what does he apologize?

3. How does Jack respond when Smitty asks whether Jack really thinks he can win?

4. How does the crowd react as Brady arrives?

5. What scene do they play?

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