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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does this man say about those black people who want success on white men's terms?
(a) White men's terms are the best.
(b) Everyone should succeed on white men's terms.
(c) They are smart to do that.
(d) It is another form of slavery.

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

3. Tick enters with the news that Jack has been fined and sentenced how much?
(a) $5,000 and one year in prison.
(b) $10,000 and two years in prison.
(c) $1,000 and six months in prison.
(d) $20,000 and three years in prison.

4. As Tick shouts directions and questions, Jack shouts back comments and answers. Why does Jack stop?
(a) He is tired of arguing.
(b) He walks out of the room.
(c) He is preparing to box.
(d) He is concerned that watching him is too rough for Ellie.

5. 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) Mrs. Kimball.
(b) Bratby.
(c) Coates.
(d) Inspector Wainwright.

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

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

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

9. What does Mrs. Jefferson promise Jack?
(a) She will take care of Clara for him.
(b) She will bail him out.
(c) She will pray for him.
(d) She will visit him in prison both soon and often.

10. 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.

11. Dixon and five white men burst in and, after a scuffle, arrest Jack for what?
(a) Violating the Jim Crow laws.
(b) Violating the custody agreement.
(c) Violating his parole.
(d) Violating the Mann Act.

12. Why does Cap'n Dan tell Brady the whole country is going to feel let down?
(a) If Brady continues to say he is afraid of this man.
(b) If Brady ends his boxing career.
(c) If Brady continues to refuse to fight.
(d) If Brady fights this man.

13. Who knocks on the door and enters?
(a) Tick and Ellie.
(b) The group of police officers.
(c) Jack.
(d) Rudy and three other young black men.

14. Why does Tick tell Ellie to stick around?
(a) He finds Ellie attractive.
(b) She should see Jack in action.
(c) Jack is much happier when she's near.
(d) Jack wants to show off for her.

15. The white people move aside and reveal what?
(a) Jack's trainers.
(b) Ellie.
(c) A small group of black people.
(d) Jack's family.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jack tell the crowd?

2. How much prison time does Cameron tell Jack he could face?

3. About what does Mrs. Jefferson worry?

4. Where is a large crowd of black people gathered?

5. How does the play begin?

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