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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Boxer say about failing in this business in round 3?
(a) Failing is not an option.
(b) Only losers fail.
(c) It's a quick and painful process.
(d) It's hard work.

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

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

6. What instrument signals the end of a round in 'The Cliff of Time'?
(a) A drum.
(b) A gong.
(c) A symbol.
(d) A bell.

7. 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.

8. What thoughts preoccupy Boxer in round 3?
(a) How bad his opponent is.
(b) His mother.
(c) How great he feels.
(d) How sore he is.

9. What does Boxer find restrictive about his lifestyle?
(a) Exercise and weight.
(b) Sleep.
(c) Vitamins.
(d) Nightlife.

10. What does Boxer like to put on his shoes before entering a boxing ring?
(a) Polish.
(b) Mud.
(c) Paint.
(d) Resin.

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

12. How much control does Boxer have over his body in round 4?
(a) He is ready for round 5.
(b) Little control.
(c) Total control.
(d) He is strong like an ox.

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

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

15. What does the voice in round two tell Boxer to do?
(a) Play dead.
(b) Circle the opponent.
(c) Forfeit.
(d) Bob and weave.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Boxer think about winning?

2. Why does Boxer say his body feels refreshed prior to the fight?

3. What does the audience learn is Boxer's motto in round 2?

4. What emotions does Boxer feel in the first round?

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

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