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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Alfred's aunt say has been arrested in Chapter 2?
(a) James.
(b) Sonny.
(c) Lou.
(d) Hollis.

2. Who is Alfred waiting for in the beginning of Chapter 1?
(a) Sonny.
(b) James.
(c) Major.
(d) Hollis.

3. In literature, what conflicts arise from obstacles located outside the protagonist including nature, the supernatural, or society?
(a) Internal conflicts.
(b) Character conflicts.
(c) External conflicts.
(d) Adjunct conflicts.

4. In Chapter 6, Alfred bounces up the stairs to the gym and he doesn't see Mr. Donatelli or whom?
(a) Red.
(b) James.
(c) Bud.
(d) Henry.

5. What night of the week is it in Chapter 8?
(a) Tuesday.
(b) Thursday.
(c) Monday.
(d) Friday.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 6, a man tells Alfred that Mr. Donatelli is with one of the boys who is going to fight where that night?

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

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

4. When was author Robert Lipsyte born?

5. Who cheers Alfred on as he runs in the morning in Chapter 9?

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