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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does the audience respond after this scene?

3. How does Jack respond when Ellie asks Jack what they are going to do?

4. Does Pop think the fight will happen right away?

5. Does the "suitable memento" recognize Jack?

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

Mrs. Jefferson reminisces about Jack's childhood.

Part 1) What are her memories? What do these memories reveal about Jack?

Part 2) How do her memories reiterate development's of the play's theme?

Part 3) What do her memories foreshadow? How does her reminiscing help to develop Jack's character and to flesh out his character?

Essay Topic 3

The conversation Jack has with the Young Man from Africa is significant.

Part 1) Describe this conversation. How is this conversation connected to previous events and characters?

Part 2) What does this conversation reveal about both Jack and the Young Man? How does this conversation remind Jack of who he really is?

Part 3) Is Jack able to accept or understand the Young Man's message? Why or why not? What are the consequences of his ability or inability to comprehend or act on this message?

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