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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In literature, what conflicts occur when a character is in disagreement with him or herself?
(a) Internal conflicts.
(b) External conflicts.
(c) Character conflicts.
(d) Relational conflicts.

2. To what location does Alfred go to look for James after the robbery in Chapter 1?
(a) The garden.
(b) The pond.
(c) The cave.
(d) The tree.

3. Alfred says that he wants to be a champion, and Donatelli points out that he has to start by being what in Chapter 3?
(a) A positive thinker.
(b) A bully.
(c) A contender.
(d) Religious.

4. Alfred's boss tells him that he should quit boxing because times are different now, and boxers what?
(a) Rarely make it big.
(b) Don't get any women.
(c) Are viewed differently by society.
(d) Get injured more often.

5. Where is Alfred supposed to be going in the beginning of Chapter 1?
(a) School.
(b) The library.
(c) The police station.
(d) The movies.

6. Alfred dropped out of school in what grade?
(a) 9th.
(b) 8th.
(c) 5th.
(d) 11th.

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

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

9. Who questions about why Alfred is in such a good mood in the morning in Chapter 9?
(a) Hazel.
(b) Mabel.
(c) Pearl.
(d) Mr. Donatelli.

10. When was author Robert Lipsyte born?
(a) 1919.
(b) 1897.
(c) 1908.
(d) 1938.

11. What character harasses Alfred for wearing street clothes, even though he doesn't have anything else to wear while exercising, in Chapter 6?
(a) Denny.
(b) Red.
(c) Major.
(d) Bud.

12. In Chapter 6, Henry eventually shows up, telling Alfred that he had to go downtown to pick up something for whom?
(a) Denny.
(b) Bud.
(c) Red.
(d) Major.

13. Who said that if Alfred came back he might as well see what he came back for in Chapter 6?
(a) James.
(b) Hollis.
(c) Red.
(d) Mr. Donatelli.

14. Where does Alfred end up going for the first time in Chapter 2?
(a) The movies.
(b) The library.
(c) Donatelli's gym.
(d) A car dealership.

15. What day of the week is it in Chapter 4?
(a) Sunday.
(b) Friday.
(c) Monday.
(d) Wednesday.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Alfred leave the apartment to do in the morning in Chapter 5?

2. At what time does Donatelli tell Alfred he will have to get up daily in Chapter 3?

3. What character shows Alfred how to do sit-ups properly in Chapter 6?

4. Who is going to be out that night, spurring Alfred to go in Chapter 10?

5. Who stops the fight in Chapter 7?

(see the answer keys)

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