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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Reverend tells Alfred's aunt that Alfred's boxing is what in Chapter 10?
(a) A link to drugs.
(b) A lifelong obsession.
(c) A passing phase.
(d) A dangerous activity.

2. Who does Alfred see through the store window at work in Chapter 6?
(a) Pearl.
(b) Henry.
(c) Angel.
(d) James.

3. The man from downstairs offers Alfred some advice, telling him to begin with what in Chapter 6?
(a) Push-ups.
(b) Pull-ups.
(c) Sit-ups.
(d) Jumping jacks.

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

5. What refers to an act that looks appealing to an individual?
(a) Symbolism.
(b) Temptation.
(c) Conflict.
(d) Catalyst.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 7, Alfred greets people on his way home, following the example of some great boxers who were "men enough to be" what?

2. Who does Alfred's aunt decide to talk to about Alfred's boxing in Chapter 9?

3. Alfred learns that who used to train as a boxer in Chapter 10?

4. What does Alfred remember on his way home that he wishes he could warn his best friend about in Chapter 1?

5. What is a literary device in which an author indistinctly suggests certain plot developments that might come later in the story?

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