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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what city do they agree to have the fight?
(a) Salt Lake City, Utah.
(b) Reno, Nevada.
(c) Los Angeles, California.
(d) Las Vegas, Nevada.

2. About what does Smitty warn Goldie?
(a) Bills that are due.
(b) Approaching protesters.
(c) Approaching police officers.
(d) Approaching fans.

3. Late at night in a hotel room in Wisconsin, what does Jack try to get Ellie to do?
(a) Go for a late night swim with him.
(b) Go get him food.
(c) Marry him.
(d) Leave him.

4. Where are Jack, Ellie, Tick, and Goldie at the beginning of the scene?
(a) A diplomatic office in London, England.
(b) A courtroom.
(c) A police station.
(d) A train station.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Does Cameron suggests that Ellie should be ashamed of what she is doing?

2. Who says that the black man did not fight "like a man" in a match in Australia?

3. What do the marchers and black people begin to do?

4. Why does Cap'n Dan refuse to have the fight in any large cities?

5. From whom does Brady face intense pressure?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why are Jack, Ellie, and Goldie in a diplomatic office in London, England?

2. How does the audience react to this performance?

3. What takes place at the beginning of this scene?

4. What does he do with the telegram? Why does he do this?

5. What does Mrs. Jefferson reminisce about Jack?

6. How does Jack respond to Ragosy's request? What is Ellie's reaction?

7. Why are Pop Weaver, Cap'n Dan and Fred watching a film of a fighter?

8. What does Ellie do, as Jack softly sings a verse of a blues song?

9. What is the final decision on Dixon's plan?

10. What does Jack ask of Ellie at the beginning of the scene? What is her response?

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