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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. She recalls how hard it was to teach him the right way to behave, how he was always determined to do things his own way, and how she tried to punish him physically. What does she say she should have done to keep Jack out of a situation such as this?
(a) Tried harder to teach him the right way to behave.
(b) Put into a private school.
(c) Sent him to college.
(d) Locked him in his room.

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

3. What does a Deacon tell Jack?
(a) Fighting is a sin.
(b) He must fight for himself and God.
(c) He should not fight.
(d) They are all going to be praying for him and that he is fighting for all of them.

4. How does Jack greet Brady?
(a) With a glare.
(b) As an enemy.
(c) He does not greet him.
(d) As a friend.

5. Where is a large crowd of black people gathered?
(a) Outside of the arena after the fight.
(b) Outside Jack's home, waiting for his return.
(c) Outside a building that has the sign Cafe de Champion on it.
(d) Outside a church after a service.

6. Tick enters with the news that Jack has been fined and sentenced how much?
(a) $20,000 and three years in prison.
(b) $10,000 and two years in prison.
(c) $1,000 and six months in prison.
(d) $5,000 and one year in prison.

7. What does a group of rangers arrive and announce?
(a) No more seats are available in the arena.
(b) The fight has been cancelled.
(c) All weapons are to be confiscated.
(d) No blacks are allowed in.

8. What is revealed about Jack and Ellie, regarding how they met?
(a) They were in the same hotel in Sydney.
(b) They met in a bar in Chicago.
(c) They met on a boat going to Australia.
(d) They were on the same boat coming back from Australia.

9. How long does Jack have left on bail and the right to appeal?
(a) Two weeks.
(b) Four weeks.
(c) One week.
(d) Three weeks.

10. Why does Ellie agree to come talk to Cameron?
(a) She hopes she can get Jack arrested.
(b) She wanted to head off any attempts to get at Jack through her.
(c) She wants to show Jack that she is strong.
(d) She is tired of dating Jack.

11. 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 does not want to win.
(c) He is convinced he will win.
(d) He is sure he will not win.

12. What is the press calling the fight?
(a) The best fight.
(b) The fight to end all fights.
(c) The fight of the century.
(d) The one to watch.

13. Does Brady accept the idea?
(a) Not at first.
(b) Yes, at first.
(c) Yes.
(d) No.

14. From whom does Brady face intense pressure?
(a) Cap'n Dan, Jack, and Smitty.
(b) Fred, Cap'n Dan, and Smitty.
(c) Jack, Ellie, and Fred.
(d) Smity, Fred, and Jack.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose power does this man believe black people should accept?

2. When does Goldie say the fight is scheduled?

3. When Cap'n Dan and Fred discuss the terms of the fight, who is named the referee?

4. Why do the marchers leave?

5. At her home in Chicago, what is Mrs. Jefferson doing?

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