2. Assuming the Battle Royal is a parable describing race relations before the Civil Rights
Movement, what does it teach the reader?
A. Greed is painful for both blacks and whites.
B. The white people want to keep the black race ignorant and directionless.
C. Intelligent black youth will be rewarded by whites.
D. A strong mind is better than a strong body.
E. Physical fighting is not the way to solve issues.