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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Mr. Donatelli tells Alfred that he should do what in Chapter 18?

2. Who comes into the store but Alfred avoids him in Chapter 12?

3. Alfred is haunted by the sound of what in Chapter 16?

4. What punch does Alfred throw to win the fight in Chapter 16?

5. Who tries to talk Alfred into working with children from the school in Chapter 16?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Alfred's last fight described in Chapter 19? How does Alfred feel about the outcome?

2. With whom does Alfred fight in Chapter 18? How does the fight begin and end?

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

4. How has working with Alfred changed Henry in Chapter 19? What does Henry reveal to Alfred in the chapter?

5. How have Alfred's skills developed in Chapter 13? How has his character developed?

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

7. How does Mr. Donatelli feel about the fight in Chapter 14? What does his gift represent to Alfred?

8. How does Alfred exhibit discipline during the fight in Chapter 14?

9. How does Alfred feel about Spoon and his neighborhood in Chapter 14? What does Spoon represent to Alfred?

10. How does the fight end in Chapter 14? How does Alfred feel about it?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze and discuss the theme of family in the novel. How is family illustrated at Donatelli's gym? How is this theme expressed through symbolism in the narrative? How does Alfred relate to his family?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and analyze the characters of James, Sonny and Hollis in the novel. When did James befriend Sonny and Hollis? How does Alfred feel about these friends? How long have Alfred and James been friends? How is their friendship described?

Essay Topic 3

Define, analyze and discuss character action and objective in the novel. What is Alfred's overall objective in the novel? How does he go about achieving that objective? Why does Mr. Epstein discourage Alfred from pursuing a boxing career?

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