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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Boxer enjoy the fight?
(a) It's therapeutic.
(b) Life is clear cut in the ring.
(c) It's dangerous.
(d) It makes him money.

2. What does Boxer ask Mr. Kimura at the start of 'The Cliff of Time'?
(a) How his day was.
(b) How his boxing was the other day.
(c) What time the fight starts.
(d) What his weight class is.

3. What does the voice ask Boxer after round 2 ends?
(a) If Boxer is ready to quit.
(b) If Boxer understands the coaching advice.
(c) If Boxer is sure he wants to win.
(d) If Boxer wants to lose.

4. What does Boxer attempt to convince himself of at the start of Round 2?
(a) The fight is going well.
(b) His opponent is weak.
(c) The fight is going poorly.
(d) He is the best boxer ever.

5. What does the voice in tell Boxer in round 3?
(a) To quit.
(b) To hit high.
(c) To take it easy.
(d) To hit low.

6. What does Boxer think about winning?
(a) It is crucial.
(b) It is a matter of life and death.
(c) It is not important.
(d) He only does it for his mother.

7. Who is the main character of 'The Cliff of Time' ?
(a) Miner.
(b) Boxer.
(c) Mr. Kimura.
(d) Cook.

8. What does Mr. Kimura look like?
(a) He is fat and bald.
(b) He is wide.
(c) He is tall and muscular.
(d) He is invisible.

9. Why is it strange that Boxer rose for work that morning?
(a) It was Sunday.
(b) He had been relieved of work duties.
(c) He works the evening shift.
(d) It was Saturday.

10. What object that Boxer is wearing does he claim is good luck?
(a) His trunks.
(b) His hat.
(c) His socks.
(d) His shoes.

11. What does Boxer find restrictive about his lifestyle?
(a) Exercise and weight.
(b) Vitamins.
(c) Nightlife.
(d) Sleep.

12. How long does Boxer have to get back into the fight?
(a) 6 seconds.
(b) 10 seconds.
(c) 2 minutes.
(d) 5 minutes.

13. What does Boxer dream of eating one day?
(a) Sushi.
(b) Pizza.
(c) A steak.
(d) Jelly donuts.

14. What emotions does Boxer feel in the first round?
(a) He is doubtful and frightened.
(b) He is angry.
(c) He is fearful.
(d) He is both aggressive and cautious.

15. What thoughts preoccupy Boxer in round 2?
(a) His wife.
(b) His boss.
(c) Steak.
(d) His diary.

Short Answer Questions

1. What will happen if Boxer loses this fight?

2. What does the audience learn is Boxer's motto in round 2?

3. How do Boxer's arms feel in round 3?

4. Where is Boxer at the start of round 4?

5. What thoughts preoccupy Boxer in round 3?

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