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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. When does this speaker feel the audience will truly understand what he or she is saying?
(a) When what they have done happens to them.
(b) When what is happening to him happens to them.
(c) When what is happening to the black people happens to them.
(d) When what is happening to her happens to them.

5. Why will Tick not take Ellie for a walk?
(a) He is afraid to go outside without Jack.
(b) He is not walking around alone with a white woman in that part of the world.
(c) He does not trust Ellie.
(d) He does not like Ellie.

6. Is Ragosy able to calm them down this last time?
(a) Yes, for a little while.
(b) Somewhat.
(c) Yes.
(d) No.

7. How does Jack respond when Ellie asks Jack what they are going to do?
(a) He speaks sharply with her.
(b) He kisses her and says not to worry.
(c) He ignores her.
(d) He laughs at her fears.

8. What does Smitty ask is the reason for Jack's behavior?
(a) Is it because he wants to keep the championship title a little longer.
(b) Is it because he no longer wants to be a boxer.
(c) Is it because he is unhappy in Europe.
(d) Is it because his mother is ill.

9. What does the Promoter remind Jack to do?
(a) Smile.
(b) Fight hard.
(c) Play fair.
(d) Win.

10. Why are fight promoter Pop Weaver, Cap'n Dan, and Fred watching film of a fighter?
(a) They all hope Jack can learn how to beat this man.
(b) They all believe he could be the next White Hope.
(c) They want Brady to get some new moves.
(d) They all believe Jack could beat him.

11. In what does the Preacher lead the congregation?
(a) A prayer for those who cannot be there to witness this service.
(b) Passionate prayers for Mrs. Jefferson's eternal peace.
(c) The Psalmody.
(d) A hymn to the new couple.

12. What does Jack say is the only thing he has left?
(a) Ellie.
(b) The match.
(c) His mother.
(d) Himself.

13. Where does this scene take place?
(a) Outside the arena.
(b) At a hotel.
(c) In a restaurant.
(d) On the stage of Ragosy's cabaret.

14. When the German officers re-enter, what do they have with them?
(a) A young black German man.
(b) A quiet, young student.
(c) A beautiful woman.
(d) An old man.

15. What does Weaver ask Dixon about the deal?
(a) If it can be trusted.
(b) If it will take place.
(c) If they can forget about it.
(d) If it can be put in writing.

Short Answer Questions

1. Does Fred think the White Hope would go for a fixed fight?

2. What does Jack crumple up?

3. What does Jack angrily do to himself?

4. What does Jack ask about selling?

5. What news does Smitty give Jack?

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