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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

15. What does the offstage voice tell Boxer it is time for?
(a) Let's get ready to rummmmbbbbleeee!
(b) It's time to call it a day.
(c) It is time for sparring practice.
(d) It's time to remember your ancestors and pray.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Boxer say won't fail him once he gets into the ring?

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

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

5. Where is Boxer at the start of round 4?

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