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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Jack respond when Ellie asks Jack what they are going to do?

2. What does the Promoter remind Jack to do?

3. When does this speaker feel the audience will truly understand what he or she is saying?

4. Why does Cap'n Dan say Pop's suggestion will not work?

5. Where does Jack say he will warm up?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Jack throws the fight.

Part 1) Why does he throw the fight? How does this represent the black community?

Part 2) How does he leave his opponent? Why is this significant?

Part 3) What does this say about Jack and his life from here on out? Use the text to support your response.

Essay Topic 3

Ellie is much like Jack.

Part 1) How are they alike? How does this affect their relationship?

Part 2) how are they different? How does this affect both of them, as well as others?

Part 3) How does their relationship and characters change throughout the play? What is the connection between these changes?

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