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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. From whom does Brady face intense pressure?

2. Dixon and five white men burst in and, after a scuffle, arrest Jack for what?

3. About what does Smitty warn Goldie?

4. How does a man in the crowd joke about Brady?

5. Why does Tick tell Ellie to stick around?

Short Essay Questions

1. What takes place at the beginning of this scene?

2. What is a complaint by one of the witnesses?

3. What takes place in this scene?

4. What does one reporter say about Brady being the White Hope?

5. How does this scene begin?

6. What is taking place outside the arena in Reno?

7. About what are Goldie and Tick concerned?

8. Why is a group of black people collecting signatures and money?

9. What is Jack's plan?

10. Who waits with Mrs. Jefferson as she is waiting for news from Jack's trial?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Mrs. Jefferson dies.

Part 1) How is her death foreshadowed? How are others, especially Jack, affected by her death?

Part 2) What do other characters in her funeral procession represent? How do you know this?

Part 3) How does the scene in which Mrs. Jefferson's funeral procession take place symbolize a larger sadness and frustration?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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