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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Jack tell Ellie to take off her sunglasses?

2. How does Jack get the officers to leave him alone with his "suitable memento?"

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

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

5. Where does Jack say he is going?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Jack is called both a boxer and a campeon.

Part 1) Who calls him these names? Why do they call him these names?

Part 2) What is the significance of these names? How do act as reminders to Jack?

Part 3) Do you believe that these names sum up who Jack is? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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