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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Jack respond when Smitty asks whether Jack really thinks he can win?
(a) He is not sure if he will win.
(b) He is sure he will not win.
(c) He does not want to win.
(d) He is convinced he will win.

2. Why does Goldie ask Ellie to excuse them?
(a) He wants to talk to Jack in private.
(b) Jack needs to focus.
(c) He does not care for her.
(d) The reporters are about to arrive.

3. How does the crowd react as Brady arrives?
(a) The crowd cries.
(b) The crowd cheers.
(c) The crowd boos.
(d) The crowd makes no noise.

4. About what is the performer's song?
(a) He wishes he were a "coon."
(b) Whether Jack is a "coon."
(c) What it takes to be a "coon."
(d) A "coon" wishing he was white.

5. What do the men say a good White Hope could do?
(a) Destroy Jack.
(b) Make Jack more popular.
(c) Resolve the situation.
(d) Cause racial tension.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does a group of rangers arrive and announce?

2. How does the play begin?

3. Why does Cap'n Dan tell Brady the whole country is going to feel let down?

4. Why does Jack call Ellie honey?

5. What do the marchers and black people begin to do?

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