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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 2, when Alfred leaves the apartment, a boy tells him that Sonny and who are looking for him?
(a) James.
(b) Major.
(c) Pearl.
(d) Hollis.

2. Who does Alfred's aunt decide to talk to about Alfred's boxing in Chapter 9?
(a) Her daughter.
(b) The preacher.
(c) Her husband.
(d) The neighbor.

3. Before he goes to sleep in Chapter 4, Alfred sets his alarm for what time?
(a) 7:15 a.m.
(b) 5:30 a.m.
(c) 6:00 a.m.
(d) 4:45 a.m.

4. Who threatens to give Alfred a squealer's scar in Chapter 8?
(a) Major.
(b) Sonny.
(c) Hollis.
(d) Red.

5. Everyone who works at the arena in Chapter 7 seems to be what?
(a) Drunk.
(b) On heroin.
(c) Scowling.
(d) Happy.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 6, Henry eventually shows up, telling Alfred that he had to go downtown to pick up something for whom?

2. Who stops Alfred to question him in Chapter 5?

3. To what location does Alfred go to look for James after the robbery in Chapter 1?

4. Who walks into the store and asks if Alfred is going to go to the gym in Chapter 5?

5. When was author Robert Lipsyte born?

(see the answer key)

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