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

Short Answer Questions

1. Does Smitty say Ellie is not as strong as Jack?

2. Does Jack want a chance to fight the new White Hope?

3. What does Jack ask about selling?

4. What is Goldie acting as?

5. Where does this scene takes place?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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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