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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. Who does Alfred pass on the street that says he will see him that night in Chapter 14?
(a) James.
(b) Peter.
(c) Mr. Donatelli.
(d) Mr. Epstein.

2. Alfred discovers that the car he is riding in is what, in Chapter 12?
(a) A diesel.
(b) Not registered.
(c) A Bentley.
(d) Stolen.

3. What does Alfred end up drinking at the clubhouse in Chapter 11?
(a) Water.
(b) Milk.
(c) Wine.
(d) Soda.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the central antagonist in "The Contender"?

2. What drug does Alfred partake of at the clubhouse in Chapter 11?

3. What time is it when Alfred awakens to a phone call in Chapter 12?

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

5. Who calls and checks on Alfred, asking him to do a favor in Chapter 12?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Alfred feel the morning of his first fight in Chapter 14? What does he do?

2. What leads to Alfred's lapse in training in Chapter 12? What does he do instead?

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

4. How does the fight end in Chapter 14? How does Alfred feel about it?

5. How is Alfred's last fight described in Chapter 19? How does Alfred feel about the outcome?

6. With whom does Alfred fight in Chapter 18? How does the fight begin and end?

7. How does Alfred exhibit discipline during the fight in Chapter 14?

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

9. How does Alfred feel the day after the fight in Chapter 16? What happens at work?

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

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