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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. What is the name of Mr. Donatelli's assistant in the novel?
(a) Bud.
(b) Griffin.
(c) Jeff.
(d) Spoon.
2. What profession did Robert Lipsyte's father hold?
(a) Lawyer.
(b) Boxer.
(c) School principal.
(d) Dentist.
3. In Chapter 7, Alfred greets people on his way home, following the example of some great boxers who were "men enough to be" what?
(a) Children.
(b) Sweet.
(c) Angry.
(d) Women.
4. Who questions about why Alfred is in such a good mood in the morning in Chapter 9?
(a) Pearl.
(b) Mr. Donatelli.
(c) Hazel.
(d) Mabel.
5. What is the name of Alfred's boss at his job?
(a) Mr. Streeter.
(b) Mr. Brooks.
(c) Mr. Epstein.
(d) Mr Johnson.
Short Answer Questions
1. Who is Alfred waiting for in the beginning of Chapter 1?
2. Where does Alfred go to find his friend in Chapter 1?
3. Whom does Alfred wish would run with him in the mornings in Chapter 10?
4. In literature, what conflicts occur when a character is in disagreement with him or herself?
5. At what time does Donatelli tell Alfred he will have to be in bed at night in Chapter 3?
Short Essay Questions
1. How is the fight described in Chapter 7?
2. How does Alfred begin his workout at the gym in Chapter 6? What other trainers does he interact with?
3. What leads up to Alfred entering Donatelli's gym in Chapter 2?
4. How does the author describe Alfred's first few weeks of training in Chapter 10? What does Aunt Pearl learn?
5. How does Alfred feel about the actions of James in Chapter 1? Why?
6. What is juxtaposed against Alfred's home life in Chapter 4? What contrast is illustrated?
7. Why does Alfred not back down against the thugs in Chapter 8? How does he feel about this interaction?
8. Who encounters Alfred and encourages him to stay at the gym in Chapter 6? What does this character tell him?
9. How does Donatelli evaluate Alfred in Chapter 3? What does he ask Alfred?
10. When does Alfred wake and leave the apartment in Chapter 2? Who does he encounter on his way out?
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