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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Jack ask Ellie why she did not send Ragosy to Goldie?
(a) Goldie would have like to meet Ragosy.
(b) Ragosy would enjoy spending time with Goldie.
(c) Ragosy would be paid by Goldie.
(d) Goldie would have gotten rid of him.

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

3. What does Smitty come in and give Jack?
(a) A phone call.
(b) A telegram.
(c) A letter.
(d) An e-mail.

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. How does Jack get the officers to leave him alone with his "suitable memento?"
(a) He makes a joke.
(b) He threatens them.
(c) He calls for the police.
(d) He pays them.

11. What happens as Clara starts to cry?
(a) Photographers try to take her picture.
(b) Goldie hands her a handkerchief.
(c) Mrs. Jefferson comforts her.
(d) She runs out of the service.

12. How does Jack react when Ellie tells him to stop dancing and singing?
(a) He leaves.
(b) He loses his temper.
(c) He is silent.
(d) He laughs.

13. What enters?
(a) The wedding procession for Jack and Ellie.
(b) The funeral procession for Mrs. Jefferson.
(c) A line of people involved in Jack's court case.
(d) The wedding procession for Mrs. Jefferson.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Fred think about fixed fights?says the new White Hope can beat Jack fair and square, and he also says that he doesn't believe in fixed fights.

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

3. What does Smitty do when Ellie tells him to leave?

4. How does the audience respond after this scene?

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

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