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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. To whose home does Alfred go to rest before the fight in Chapter 14?
(a) James's.
(b) Pearl's.
(c) Mr. Donatell's.
(d) Spoon's.

2. What drug does Alfred partake of at the clubhouse in Chapter 11?
(a) Heroin.
(b) Marijuana.
(c) LSD.
(d) Crack.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Alfred is haunted by the sound of what in Chapter 16?

2. What is Mr. Epstein's first name?

3. Who comes into the store but Alfred avoids him in Chapter 12?

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

5. Where does Alfred go to look for James in Chapter 20?

Short Essay Questions

1. What exchange does Alfred have with Aunt Pearl in Chapter 15?

2. What exchange does Alfred have with James when he arrives at the clubhouse in Chapter 11?

3. Where does Alfred go after being chased by the cops in Chapter 12? What does he do and think about his situation?

4. What exchange does Alfred have with Mr. Donatelli in Chapter 12? Where?

5. What leads up to Alfred's drinking at the clubhouse in Chapter 11?

6. How have Alfred's skills developed in Chapter 13? How has his character developed?

7. What information does Aunt Pearl reveal to Alfred when he returns home in Chapter 20?

8. Who is present at Thanksgiving dinner in Chapter 17? What is discussed regarding boxing at dinner?

9. What is Alfred's encounter with James like in Chapter 17?

10. How does Mr. Donatelli feel about the fight in Chapter 14? What does his gift represent to Alfred?

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