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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who enters on the opposite side of the stage, speaking about how everybody deep in their hearts is afraid of "blackness?"
(a) Jack.
(b) Goldie.
(c) Mrs. Bachman.
(d) Fred.

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

3. Does Fred think the White Hope would go for a fixed fight?
(a) Maybe.
(b) No.
(c) Just this one time.
(d) Yes.

4. What does Ellie do after this final scene?
(a) She runs from the stage.
(b) She kisses Jack.
(c) She bows to the audience.
(d) She begins to cry.

5. What does this speaker discuss?
(a) The narrow-mindedness of white people.
(b) The struggles of black people.
(c) All that has happened to black people.
(d) All the dark, evil, and frightening things the word "black" invokes.

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

7. What does Jack say after spitting?
(a) He is angry.
(b) He is thirsty.
(c) He does not feel well.
(d) He has got a bad taste in his mouth.

8. What does Jack ask about selling?
(a) His championship belt.
(b) His gloves.
(c) His home.
(d) His car.

9. When does Pop speak to the audience?
(a) In a short aside.
(b) In a long aside.
(c) In a long soliloquy.
(d) In a short soliloquy.

10. Who is coaching Jack?
(a) Fred.
(b) Cap'n Dan.
(c) Tick.
(d) Goldie.

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

12. Why does Cap'n Dan say Pop's suggestion will not work?
(a) Cap'n Dan wants to see him fight one last time.
(b) Jack will refuse to retire.
(c) They will not be able to get the belt back.
(d) A black man cannot retire undefeated.

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

14. What does Pop suggest they try to convince Jack to do?
(a) Fight.
(b) Retire.
(c) Stay in Mexico.
(d) Stay in France.

15. Why does Jack tell Ellie to take off her sunglasses?
(a) He believes she is crying.
(b) He does not like her sunglasses.
(c) He cannot see her.
(d) He believes she is hiding something from him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jack say is the only thing he has left?

2. What does the Promoter remind Jack to do?

3. Why does Jack not want Ellie to go to her seat?

4. What does the "suitable memento" comment about making people laugh?

5. Why does Smitty ask Ellie whether they are considering settling in France?

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