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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Alfred hears music from what instrument before the fight in Chapter 7?
(a) A tuba.
(b) An organ.
(c) A harp.
(d) A guitar.
2. At what time does Donatelli tell Alfred he will have to get up daily in Chapter 3?
(a) 7:30 a.m.
(b) 4:00 a.m.
(c) 5:30 a.m.
(d) 6:15 a.m.
3. What day of the week is it in Chapter 4?
(a) Monday.
(b) Sunday.
(c) Friday.
(d) Wednesday.
4. Who is going to be out that night, spurring Alfred to go in Chapter 10?
(a) Denny.
(b) James.
(c) Mr. Donatelli.
(d) Willie Streeter.
5. What is a literary device in which an author indistinctly suggests certain plot developments that might come later in the story?
(a) Foreshadowing.
(b) Metaphor.
(c) Oxymoron.
(d) Simile.
Short Answer Questions
1. Who does Alfred's aunt decide to talk to about Alfred's boxing in Chapter 9?
2. Alfred spends the afternoon with what uncle who advises him to start thinking about his future in Chapter 4?
3. Alfred tells his aunt that boxers can do what in Chapter 9?
4. Everyone who works at the arena in Chapter 7 seems to be what?
5. Who does Alfred turn and see standing by the church door in Chapter 4?
Short Essay Questions
1. What leads up to Alfred entering Donatelli's gym in Chapter 2?
2. How does the author show the differences of the world of television from Alfred's life in Chapter 2?
3. How does Alfred act toward Mr. Donatelli in Chapter 3? What does he tell him is his motivation?
4. How does the author describe Madison Square Garden in Chapter 7? What are Alfred's impressions?
5. What does Alfred recall about his childhood and James in Chapter 7?
6. What is Aunt Pearl's reaction to Alfred's news of training as a boxer in Chapter 9?
7. What is Alfred's reputation at work like in Chapter 5? What internal conflict does he face?
8. How does Alfred's training begin in Chapter 5? What leads to his dejection?
9. How does Alfred feel about his friendship with James in Chapter 10? What effect does this have on his training?
10. How is Alfred's morning run described in the beginning of Chapter 9? What does he reveal to his aunt?
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