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

Short Answer Questions

1. On what are Cap'n Dan, Smitty, Pop Weaver, and Fred commenting?

2. What do the German officers point out about the "suitable memento?"

3. How does Jack react when Ellie tells him to stop dancing and singing?

4. Why does Cap'n Dan say Pop's suggestion will not work?

5. Why does Cap'n Dan think Jack will take the deal?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Jack throws the fight.

Part 1) Why does he throw the fight? How does this represent the black community?

Part 2) How does he leave his opponent? Why is this significant?

Part 3) What does this say about Jack and his life from here on out? Use the text to support your response.

Essay Topic 2

Jack boxes through Round 10 in his last fight.

Part 1) How does this affect others? Why are they affected this way?

Part 2) Why does Jack do this? What does this reveal about him?

Part 3) What does this mean for the bigger picture and the fight between the black and white communities?

Essay Topic 3

Jack's last fight is rigged.

Part 1) How does this come about? Why is this fight rigged?

Part 2) What does this rigged fight symbolize?

Part 3) Why does Jack accept this rigged fight? What does this reveal about his character at this point in the story?

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