1. In Chapter 2, Alfred wishes he could just stay in his bed until he is 18 when he can go do what?
(a) Buy cigarettes.
(b) Go to college.
(c) Become a truck driver.
(d) Join the Army.

2. What profession did Robert Lipsyte's father hold?
(a) Boxer.
(b) Lawyer.
(c) Dentist.
(d) School principal.

3. Who walks into the store and asks if Alfred is going to go to the gym in Chapter 5?
(a) Lynn.
(b) Henry.
(c) Harold.
(d) Lou.

4. Who intercepts Alfred as he heads home in Chapter 1 after the robbery happened?
(a) Bud and Major.
(b) Sonny and Hollis.
(c) Major and Sonny.
(d) Major and Hollis.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. As Alfred tries to defend his boss in Chapter 1, he inadvertently lets the others know that there is still money in the cash register while the boss is where?

2. Where does Alfred go to find his friend in Chapter 1?

3. In Chapter 4, Alfred, his cousins and his aunt take the subway and a bus where to visit relatives?

4. At what time does Donatelli tell Alfred he will have to be in bed at night in Chapter 3?

5. How old is the character of Alfred at the beginning of the novel?

(see the answer key)

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