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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the voice in tell Boxer in round 3?
(a) To hit low.
(b) To quit.
(c) To hit high.
(d) To take it easy.

2. How do Boxer's arms feel in round 3?
(a) Strong.
(b) Muscular.
(c) Numb.
(d) Flabby.

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

4. How many fortune cookies does Boxer tell Mr. Kimura he recently opened?
(a) 10.
(b) 2.
(c) 1.
(d) 3.

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

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

7. Where is Boxer at the start of round 4?
(a) In the locker room.
(b) On his feet.
(c) On the sidelines.
(d) On the mat.

8. What message is in the fortune cookies that Boxer opens?
(a) "A windfall is coming your way".
(b) "The tide is coming".
(c) "Duck".
(d) "Great fortune arrives on strange horses".

9. What does Boxer think about winning?
(a) It is a matter of life and death.
(b) It is not important.
(c) It is crucial.
(d) He only does it for his mother.

10. What does Boxer dream of eating one day?
(a) A steak.
(b) Pizza.
(c) Sushi.
(d) Jelly donuts.

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

12. Why does Boxer enjoy the fight?
(a) It's therapeutic.
(b) Life is clear cut in the ring.
(c) It's dangerous.
(d) It makes him money.

13. What is Boxer determined to do the rest of his life?
(a) Box.
(b) Eat whatever he wants.
(c) Coach boxing.
(d) Pray.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How much control does Boxer have over his body in round 4?

2. What thoughts preoccupy Boxer in round 2?

3. What instrument signals the end of a round in 'The Cliff of Time'?

4. What does Boxer like to put on his shoes before entering a boxing ring?

5. During round one of the fight, what does the voice tell Boxer to do?

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