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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Does Sir William believe Jack's crimes in America are any of England's concern?

2. What do Cameron's questions about how Ellie and Jack behaved on the boat suggest?

3. What does Ellie suddenly ask?

4. What does Coates prompt Bratby to reveal?

5. As Tick shouts directions and questions, Jack shouts back comments and answers. Why does Jack stop?

Short Essay Questions

1. What takes place in this scene?

2. What speeches do both Brady and Jack make before the fight?

3. Who waits with Mrs. Jefferson as she is waiting for news from Jack's trial?

4. Why does the crowd start booing during the fight between Jack and the Polish fighter?

5. What takes place when the protesters arrive?

6. How does Mrs. Bachman end her monologue?

7. How do Fred and Cap'n Dan react to Dixon's plan?

8. How does the play begin?

9. About what are Goldie and Tick concerned?

10. How does Jack respond when Smitty asks him if he is being so stubborn because he wants to keep the champion title a little longer?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The physical fight between Jack and the White Hope is symbolic.

Part 1) What does it symbolize?

Part 2) How does this fight affect everyday citizens? Why?

Part 3) How does this put large amounts of pressure on the fighters? How do they feel about being symbols?

Essay Topic 2

Blackface was performed in minstrel shows.

Part 1) What is Blackface? How is it hurtful to African Americans?

Part 2) How is it used in this play? Why is it used?

Part 3) What does Blackface reflect about society at this time?

Essay Topic 3

Soliloquy is utilized in this play.

Part 1) What is a soliloquy? Describe the soliloquy in this play.

Part 2) What is the purpose for each soliloquy?

Part 3) Would this play be as effective without the soliloquies? Why or why not?

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