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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Alfred go to find his friend in Chapter 1?
(a) The police station.
(b) The orphanage.
(c) A clubhouse.
(d) Church.

2. What causes tensions to be particularly high at the gym in Chapter 10?
(a) The loud noise.
(b) The heat.
(c) The snow.
(d) The cold.

3. There are three people on Alfred's stoop when he arrives home in Chapter 7. Who are they?
(a) James, Henry, and Sonny.
(b) Major, Sonny, and Hollis.
(c) Mr. Donatelli, Denny, and Bud.
(d) Mr. Donatelli, Bud, and James.

4. At what kind of store does Alfred work?
(a) Grocery store.
(b) Toy store.
(c) Electronics store.
(d) Clothing store.

5. Where did Robert Lipsyte grow up?
(a) Chicago, Illinois.
(b) Queens, New York.
(c) Miami, Florida.
(d) San Francisco, California.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Reverend tells Alfred's aunt that Alfred's boxing is what in Chapter 10?

2. In literature, what is the inherent incompatibility between the objectives of two or more characters or forces?

3. In literature, what conflicts occur when a character is in disagreement with him or herself?

4. Alfred hears music from what instrument before the fight in Chapter 7?

5. Alfred dropped out of school in what grade?

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