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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. What color is the object that boxer wears for good luck?
(a) Green.
(b) Blue.
(c) Purple.
(d) Red.

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

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

12. What does Boxer ask Mr. Kimura at the start of 'The Cliff of Time'?
(a) How his day was.
(b) What time the fight starts.
(c) What his weight class is.
(d) How his boxing was the other day.

13. What does the audience learn is Boxer's motto in round 2?
(a) "A day starts with morning"
(b) "Eat, pray, love".
(c) "A fight begins even before it begins".
(d) "Fight then pray".

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

15. What does Boxer admit his lifestyle is doing to him?
(a) Causing him extra trips to the dentist.
(b) Preparing him to fight.
(c) Taking a toll on him.
(d) Making him look younger.

Short Answer Questions

1. What thoughts preoccupy Boxer in round 3?

2. What type of milk does Boxer prefer?

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

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

5. What does the voice in tell Boxer in round 3?

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