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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Alfred feels like there is a cold spot where in Chapter 14?
(a) His foot.
(b) His head.
(c) His stomach.
(d) His wrist.

2. Who surprises Alfred by showing up at the gym in Chapter 13?
(a) James.
(b) Pearl.
(c) Rose.
(d) Mr. Epstein.

3. Henry tells Alfred that he doesn't do what so badly anymore because he doesn't think about it so much in Chapter 19?
(a) Have seizures.
(b) Stutter.
(c) Limp.
(d) Lisp.

4. What punch does Alfred throw to win the fight in Chapter 16?
(a) A right jab.
(b) A left jab.
(c) A short right uppercut.
(d) A right hook.

5. What mode of transportation does Alfred take for the first time in Chapter 14?
(a) Taxi.
(b) Subway.
(c) Limousine.
(d) Bus.

6. What does Alfred give James in Chapter 17?
(a) Pearl's earrings.
(b) His watch.
(c) A house key.
(d) 6 dollars.

7. Why does Alfred go to the gym in Chapter 12?
(a) To have a fight.
(b) To meet with Major.
(c) To clean out his locker.
(d) To meet with James.

8. Who drives Alfred and his aunt home in Chapter 17?
(a) Jeff.
(b) Spoon.
(c) Wilson.
(d) Mr. Donatelli.

9. What is cooked for Alfred to eat before the fight in Chapter 14?
(a) Steak.
(b) Escargot.
(c) Swordfish.
(d) Pork loin.

10. Who tries to talk Alfred into working with children from the school in Chapter 16?
(a) Sonny and Hollis.
(b) James.
(c) Harold and Lynn.
(d) Mr. Donatelli and Bud.

11. In Chapter 13, Mr. Donatelli tells Alfred that it is time for him to get a custom-made what?
(a) Robe.
(b) Mouthpiece.
(c) Watch.
(d) Jock strap.

12. Who hands James some drugs when he arrives in Chapter 11?
(a) Hollis.
(b) Pearl.
(c) Major.
(d) Alfred.

13. In what kind of car is Alfred picked up in Chapter 12?
(a) Ford.
(b) Cadillac.
(c) Buick.
(d) Lincoln.

14. Spoon says that what happened to him at school in Chapter 19?
(a) His father had a heart attack.
(b) A teacher beat him at chess.
(c) A kid pulled a knife on him.
(d) A kid arm wrestled him.

15. What months pass in Chapter 13?
(a) October and November.
(b) August and September.
(c) March and April.
(d) January and February.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the central antagonist in "The Contender"?

2. Where does Alfred go for an escape in Chapter 12?

3. Henry notes that Alfred had done well because he was pivoting instead of what, in Chapter 13?

4. What does Alfred end up drinking at the clubhouse in Chapter 11?

5. What happens after Alfred eats some food from a vendor in Chapter 12?

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