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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What type of milk does Boxer prefer?
(a) Sour.
(b) Skim.
(c) Good.
(d) 2%.

3. What does Boxer think the outcome of the fight will be in round one?
(a) It will be a tie.
(b) He will win.
(c) He will knock out his opponent.
(d) He will lose.

4. What does Boxer plead with Mr. Kimura for?
(a) Better training.
(b) Retirement.
(c) A night out.
(d) Another fight.

5. What does Boxer accept at the end of round 4?
(a) He won.
(b) He lost.
(c) He is not the boxer he once was.
(d) He is the world champion.

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

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

8. What does Boxer say won't fail him once he gets into the ring?
(a) His arms.
(b) His head.
(c) His fingers.
(d) His feet.

9. During round one of the fight, what does the voice tell Boxer to do?
(a) To forfeit.
(b) To fall down.
(c) Which moves to make.
(d) To bob and weave.

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

11. What will happen if Boxer loses this fight?
(a) He will lose his ranking.
(b) He will retire.
(c) His boss will fire him.
(d) People will boo.

12. How does the play 'The Cliff of Time' end?
(a) Boxer calls for help.
(b) Boxer is called to collect his prize.
(c) Boxer gets the girl.
(d) Boxer hugs his coach.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. At what distance should one keep their opponent according to Boxer?

2. How many fortune cookies does Boxer tell Mr. Kimura he recently opened?

3. What does the offstage voice tell Boxer it is time for?

4. What does the voice in round two tell Boxer to do?

5. What does Boxer attempt to convince himself of at the start of Round 2?

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