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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From whom does Brady face intense pressure?
(a) Cap'n Dan, Jack, and Smitty.
(b) Jack, Ellie, and Fred.
(c) Smity, Fred, and Jack.
(d) Fred, Cap'n Dan, and Smitty.

2. How does Jack greet Brady?
(a) He does not greet him.
(b) As a friend.
(c) With a glare.
(d) As an enemy.

3. Where are several things are going on, such as a dice game, bets on the outcome of the fight, and a performer in blackface performing for a group of fans unable to get into the arena itself?
(a) Outside the arena in Reno.
(b) Outside Jack's trailer.
(c) Inside the arena in Reno.
(d) Down the street from the arena.

4. Why does Ellie agree to come talk to Cameron?
(a) She wants to show Jack that she is strong.
(b) She wanted to head off any attempts to get at Jack through her.
(c) She hopes she can get Jack arrested.
(d) She is tired of dating Jack.

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

6. When does Goldie say the fight is scheduled?
(a) Fourth of July.
(b) Easter Sunday.
(c) Labor Day.
(d) Memorial Day.

7. What do the men say a good White Hope could do?
(a) Make Jack more popular.
(b) Resolve the situation.
(c) Cause racial tension.
(d) Destroy Jack.

8. 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 Ellie taking care of her.
(d) She has Clara taking care of her.

9. For what does Jack thank Brady?
(a) For giving him the title so easily.
(b) Allowing him to win.
(c) The opportunity to take a shot at the title.
(d) Paying for him to come be in this fight.

10. How does Jack handle the intensity of this protest?
(a) With humor.
(b) With frustration.
(c) With silence.
(d) With anger.

11. What is Cameron's response to this well-spoken black man?
(a) He has a good point.
(b) He is wrong.
(c) He is just like Jack.
(d) He is crazy.

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

13. Who is the first of several witnesses to object to Jack's presence in England?
(a) Mrs. Kimball.
(b) Bratby.
(c) Coates
(d) Inspector Wainwright.

14. What does Brady confess?
(a) He is afraid.
(b) He feels too old to fight.
(c) He is not a great boxer.
(d) He does not fight black men.

15. What is revealed about Jack and Ellie, regarding how they met?
(a) They were in the same hotel in Sydney.
(b) They met in a bar in Chicago.
(c) They were on the same boat coming back from Australia.
(d) They met on a boat going to Australia.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a barker shouting into a megaphone?

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

3. Why does Jack call Ellie honey?

4. As Tick shouts directions and questions, Jack shouts back comments and answers. Why does Jack stop?

5. Whose power does this man believe black people should accept?

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