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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. 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".

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the main character of 'The Cliff of Time' ?

2. Why is it strange that Boxer rose for work that morning?

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

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

5. What does Boxer accept at the end of round 4?

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