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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where does Alfred go on a drive in Chapter 12?
(a) New Jersey.
(b) Boston.
(c) Madison Square Garden.
(d) Coney Island.

3. Who is the central antagonist in "The Contender"?
(a) Mr. Donatelli.
(b) Major.
(c) Alfred.
(d) Pearl.

4. Who picks up Alfred for a drive in Chapter 12?
(a) Major.
(b) Pearl.
(c) Mr. Donatelli.
(d) Denny.

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

6. Alfred tries to get James inside to do what in Chapter 17?
(a) Eat.
(b) Do drugs.
(c) Watch football.
(d) Pray.

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

8. What is Mr. Epstein's first name?
(a) Bill.
(b) Frank.
(c) John.
(d) Lou.

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

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

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

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

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

14. Who wins the fight in Chapter 14?
(a) Alfred.
(b) Willie.
(c) Pearl.
(d) Griffin.

15. Mr. Donatelli tells Alfred that he should do what in Chapter 18?
(a) Retire.
(b) Go to college.
(c) Move to Texas.
(d) Fight Griffin.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what drug is James addicted in the novel?

2. What location does Alfred wander past but not go in on his way home in Chapter 12?

3. Alfred's opponent in Chapter 18 is not as fast as whom?

4. In Chapter 13, Alfred is back in the gym training and is beaten by whom?

5. In Chapter 20, Pearl tells Alfred that who was there earlier looking for James?

(see the answer keys)

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