Battle Royal Entry Quiz

Why was the main character giving a speech?

• He was starting his own business so the business people of the town wanted to hear his ideas so they could steal them.

• He was valedictorian and gave a great speech at his school so they wanted him to give the speech to the important people of the town

• His grandfather had died and his speech was about how important his grandfather was in his life.

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2. What is the narrator's initial reaction to the Battle Royal?

• He is hesitant and concerned that it might detract from the dignity of his speech.

• He is excited to participate and show off his fighting skills.

• He is eager to prove his worth to the white audience.

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 What does the narrator's experience of having to repeat words and phrases during his speech reveal about the power dynamics between him and the white audience?

• The white audience is impressed by his eloquence and wants to hear him speak more clearly.

• The white audience is genuinely interested in his ideas and wants to understand them better.

• The white audience is condescending and treats him like a child, refusing to take him seriously.

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What reaction does the audience have while the narrator gives his speech?

• • They listen respectfully and remain silent.

• • They mock him and shout for him to repeat words.

• • They leave the room before he finishes.

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What mistake does the narrator make during his speech?

• • He accidentally says "social equality."

• • He forgets an important part of the speech.

• • He leaves out the word "social."

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What prize does the narrator receive at the end of the event?

• • A cash reward.

• • A scholarship to a state college for African Americans.

• • A job opportunity with a local businessman.

• • A trophy for winning the Battle Royal.

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What is the significance of the Battle Royal in the context of the story?

• It is a way for the narrator to earn money and support his family.

• It is a symbolic representation of the challenges and dehumanization faced by Black men in the South.

• It is a test of physical strength and endurance that the narrator excels in.

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In the narrator’s dream, what does his grandfather tell him about the briefcase?

• To open it and find out what it really means

• • To never open it.

• • To give it back to the men.

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