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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why does Alfred decide not to quit training at the gym?

Henry tells him that if he quits he is a coward.

Mr. Donatelli talks him out of it.

He realizes that if he doesn’t find out what he is capable of he will regret it.

He doesn’t want to disappoint Mr. Donatelli.

2.

What reason does Alfred give Mr. Donatelli for why he quit school after the 11th grade?

He had to get a job to support his family.

He was being bullied.

There didn’t seem to be any reason to stay.

His grades were poor.

3.

Which answer best describes how Mr. Donatelli wants Alfred to deal with the crowd at his first fight?

Play up to them and try to get them on his side.

Listen to them and do what they want him to do.

Ignore them because they are rooting for his opponent.

Ignore them because they don’t care about him and only want to see pain and blood.

4.

Uncle Wilson tells Alfred that the “world is changing.” What does he say this will mean for ‘colored people?’

More opportunities for advancement.

Fewer jobs.

Better education in the schools.

Less crime in the streets.

5.

Why does Alfred refuse to rob Epsteins’ store with James, Major, and the other boys?

The Epsteins gave him a job when no one else would and he likes them.

He has something else that he has to do.

The Epsteins empty the cash draw every night so there will be no money there to steal.

He is afraid that the Epsteins will know it was him and have him arrested.

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