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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the beginning of Chapter 11, who greets Alfred in the clubhouse and offers him a drink?
(a) James.
(b) Major.
(c) Hollis.
(d) Sonny.

2. Who helps clean up Alfred's cuts in Chapter 15?
(a) James.
(b) Hollis.
(c) Pearl.
(d) Major.

3. Who ends up chasing Alfred in Chapter 12?
(a) Henry.
(b) Pearl.
(c) Mr. Donatelli.
(d) The police.

4. Mr. Donatelli tells Alfred that he does not have what in Chapter 18?
(a) A killer instinct.
(b) A girlfriend.
(c) Enough money to box.
(d) A decent car.

5. In Chapter 14, Alfred wakes up at his regular time, but he doesn't what?
(a) Go running.
(b) Get out of bed.
(c) Go swimming.
(d) Lift weights.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Alfred initially think James is when he first sees him on the stoop in Chapter 17?

2. In Chapter 18, Alfred is fighting whom?

3. Alfred's opponent in Chapter 18 is not as strong as whom?

4. What does Alfred's opponent do after the fight in Chapter 19?

5. Who calls and checks on Alfred, asking him to do a favor in Chapter 12?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who does Alfred fight in his second fight in Chapter 16? How does the fight begin?

2. Who is present at Thanksgiving dinner in Chapter 17? What is discussed regarding boxing at dinner?

3. What is Alfred's encounter with James like in Chapter 17?

4. What information does Aunt Pearl reveal to Alfred when he returns home in Chapter 20?

5. Where does Alfred go after being chased by the cops in Chapter 12? What does he do and think about his situation?

6. How does Alfred feel after his night out in Chapter 12? When does he wake up?

7. How does the fight end in Chapter 16? How does Alfred feel about it?

8. What leads up to Alfred's drinking at the clubhouse in Chapter 11?

9. What exchange does Alfred have with Mr. Donatelli in Chapter 12? Where?

10. How does Alfred feel the morning of his first fight in Chapter 14? What does he do?

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