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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ellie do after this final scene?
(a) She bows to the audience.
(b) She runs from the stage.
(c) She kisses Jack.
(d) She begins to cry.

2. Does Pop think the fight will happen right away?
(a) No.
(b) More than likely.
(c) Probably not.
(d) Yes.

3. How does this speaker feel about what he or she is saying?
(a) She feels strongly about what she says and is glad it is this way.
(b) He is glad he has finally said this.
(c) He hates what he is saying and wishes it were not this way.
(d) She hates what she is saying and wishes it were not this way.

4. What does Dixon say about the black population at large?
(a) It is close to becoming economically and socially powerful.
(b) It is somewhat powerful.
(c) It is dwindling and becoming weakened.
(d) It is becoming aggressive.

5. When does this speaker feel the audience will truly understand what he or she is saying?
(a) When what they have done happens to them.
(b) When what is happening to her happens to them.
(c) When what is happening to him happens to them.
(d) When what is happening to the black people happens to them.

6. What does Clara begin shouting?
(a) Jack is to blame for Mrs. Jefferson's death.
(b) Jack should not be imprisoned.
(c) She wants to marry Jack.
(d) Ellie is to blame for Mrs. Jefferson's death.

7. What does Fred say is the only one sure way the White Hope can win?
(a) Jack must throw the match.
(b) He must be replaced with a better boxer.
(c) They must wait long enough for Jack's legs to weaken.
(d) He must train harder.

8. What happens as Jack/Tom sings a spiritual about the Spirits Bright?
(a) The audience laughs.
(b) The audience begins to moan and boo.
(c) The audience cheers.
(d) The audience is shocked into silence.

9. Why does Smitty ask Ellie whether they are considering settling in France?
(a) Since it seems they cannot return to the United States.
(b) Since it seems that the French like Jack.
(c) Since it seems that Jack likes France.
(d) Since it seems that Ellie likes France.

10. What does Jack angrily ask Tick to do?
(a) Get him a sandwich.
(b) Find him a job.
(c) Find him an aspirin.
(d) Get him some water.

11. How does Ellie respond when Jack asks if there are any new cables or money coming in.
(a) Yes, just cables.
(b) Yes, a few.
(c) No.
(d) Yes.

12. Does Jack want a chance to fight the new White Hope?
(a) No.
(b) Yes.
(c) Yes, but only at first.
(d) Maybe.

13. What news does Smitty give Jack?
(a) His mother is coming for a visit.
(b) His mother is getting remarried.
(c) His mother is ill.
(d) His mother no longer wants to see him.

14. Pop knows that most people seem indignant about this kind of plotting, but then suggests they reconsider their indignation when?
(a) They lose their jobs.
(b) It suits them.
(c) They are out walking alone one night.
(d) They are in need of money.

15. What does Weaver ask Dixon about the deal?
(a) If it can be trusted.
(b) If it will take place.
(c) If it can be put in writing.
(d) If they can forget about it.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where are Jack and Ellie waiting?

2. Who is Ragosy?

3. Does this speaker say that the audience can go ahead and hate her if they want?

4. What does Goldie say about the crowd at the fight?

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

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