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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Alfred's opponent in Chapter 16 is too __________ for Alfred?
(a) Heavy and stable.
(b) Tall and lanky.
(c) Strategic.
(d) Light and fast.

2. Henry notes that Alfred had done well because he was pivoting instead of what, in Chapter 13?
(a) Using the ropes.
(b) Stepping away.
(c) Jumping forward.
(d) Throwing punches.

3. In practice, Alfred surprises Angel with what punch in Chapter 13?
(a) A left hook.
(b) A right cross.
(c) An upper cut.
(d) A jab.

4. What does Alfred's opponent do after the fight in Chapter 19?
(a) Attacks Bud.
(b) Hugs Alfred.
(c) Spits on Alfred.
(d) Bites Mr. Donatelli.

5. In Chapter 14, Alfred wakes up at his regular time, but he doesn't what?
(a) Get out of bed.
(b) Lift weights.
(c) Go running.
(d) Go swimming.

6. In the beginning of Chapter 11, who greets Alfred in the clubhouse and offers him a drink?
(a) Sonny.
(b) Hollis.
(c) James.
(d) Major.

7. In the beginning of Chapter 19, Henry keeps commenting on how what Alfred is?
(a) Jealous.
(b) Nervous.
(c) Funny.
(d) Happy.

8. What does Alfred initially think James is when he first sees him on the stoop in Chapter 17?
(a) A cop.
(b) A wino.
(c) A school teacher.
(d) A prostitute.

9. Alfred is told to do what to his opponent in Chapter 16?
(a) Wear him down.
(b) Punch his kidneys.
(c) Bite his ear.
(d) Rush him.

10. Alfred begs Mr. Donatelli for what in the end of Chapter 18?
(a) One last fight.
(b) Food.
(c) Drugs.
(d) Money.

11. How does Alfred feel after winning the match in Chapter 16?
(a) Jealous.
(b) Overjoyed.
(c) Triumphant.
(d) Sick and alone.

12. What is a specific term for the probability of any strike to the head to cause unconsciousness in an opponent?
(a) Hook magnitude.
(b) Kicking power.
(c) Knockout power.
(d) Jab thrust.

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

14. Alfred tells his family that he is planning to go back to finish high school by doing what in Chapter 17?
(a) Taking online courses.
(b) Bribing the school board.
(c) Taking night courses.
(d) Studying abroad.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is cooked for Alfred to eat before the fight in Chapter 14?

2. Henry tells Alfred that he's sorry the fight will be what in Chapter 19?

3. Henry comes by at what time in Chapter 14?

4. Why does Alfred go to the gym in Chapter 12?

5. Alfred discovers that the car he is riding in is what, in Chapter 12?

(see the answer keys)

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