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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. In the beginning of Chapter 19, Henry keeps commenting on how what Alfred is?

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

3. Spoon says that what happened to him at school in Chapter 19?

4. What happens after Alfred eats some food from a vendor in Chapter 12?

5. Who drives Alfred and his aunt home in Chapter 17?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Describe Alfred's confrontation with James in Chapter 20. What is the outcome of their exchange?

4. How does Alfred feel when his friends encourage him to work with kids at the school teaching about boxing in Chapter 16?

5. What does Mr. Donatelli encourage Alfred to do in Chapter 18? Why?

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

7. What exchange does Alfred have with Aunt Pearl in Chapter 15?

8. How has the relationship between Alfred and Henry changed in Chapter 13?

9. How does Alfred feel the day after the fight in Chapter 16? What happens at work?

10. What leads to an argument between Alfred's uncle and cousin in Chapter 17?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and analyze the setting of Madison Square Garden. How big is the arena? What are Alfred's impressions of the setting? Also discuss the characters Alfred meets at the arena in Chapter 7. How important are these characters in the boxing world?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and discuss the history of the sport of boxing. What exposure had Alfred had to the world of boxing prior to meeting Mr. Donatelli? What is Alfred's objective as a boxer? How does James feel about Alfred's boxing?

Essay Topic 3

Analyze and discuss the author's use of symbolism in the narrative. How does the author use symbolism to illustrate the theme of racism? What is symbolic in the setting of Donatelli's? What does Mr. Donatelli represent to Alfred?

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