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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. At Donatelli's, Alfred hands over what upon request in Chapter 14?
(a) His amateur fight card.
(b) His driver's license.
(c) His jock strap.
(d) His boxing gloves.

2. Alfred is haunted by the sound of what in Chapter 16?
(a) James being arrested.
(b) His mothers voice.
(c) Pearl screaming.
(d) His fist hitting his opponent's jaw.

3. What does Pearl say James had done earlier in Chapter 20?
(a) Given a nice sermon.
(b) Stole her wallet.
(c) Kidnapped Major.
(d) Broken into the grocery store.

4. What happens after Alfred eats some food from a vendor in Chapter 12?
(a) He meets a cute girl.
(b) His father calls him.
(c) His teacher walks up.
(d) He throws up.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what kind of car is Alfred picked up in Chapter 12?

2. Mr. Donatelli tells Alfred that he should do what in Chapter 18?

3. Who helps clean up Alfred's cuts in Chapter 15?

4. What does Alfred's boss give him in Chapter 13?

5. Henry tells Alfred that he doesn't do what so badly anymore because he doesn't think about it so much in Chapter 19?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Alfred feel about Spoon and his neighborhood in Chapter 14? What does Spoon represent to Alfred?

2. How does Alfred feel after his night out in Chapter 12? When does he wake up?

3. What leads to an argument between Alfred's uncle and cousin in Chapter 17?

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

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

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

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

8. How has the relationship between Alfred and Henry changed in Chapter 13?

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

10. Describe Alfred's confrontation with James in Chapter 20. What is the outcome of their exchange?

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