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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who walks into the store and asks if Alfred is going to go to the gym in Chapter 5?

2. Alfred is told by the boys on his stoop that he has until how long to decide whether to help them in Chapter 8?

3. Alfred's new friends explain to him that the fight was called off because Donatelli didn't want what in Chapter 7?

4. When was the book "SportsWorld" published?

5. What is Alfred's last name?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is the fight described in Chapter 7?

2. What leads up to Alfred entering Donatelli's gym in Chapter 2?

3. How does Alfred feel about the actions of James in Chapter 1? Why?

4. How is Alfred's morning run described in the beginning of Chapter 9? What does he reveal to his aunt?

5. How does the author describe Alfred's first few weeks of training in Chapter 10? What does Aunt Pearl learn?

6. What is Alfred's reputation at work like in Chapter 5? What internal conflict does he face?

7. Who intercepts Alfred on his way home following the robbery in Chapter 1? What news does Alfred learn?

8. Where does Alfred wake up after being beaten in Chapter 2? Who is with him?

9. What does Alfred encounter when he enters Donatelli's gym in the beginning of Chapter 6? How does the gym differ from the society in which Alfred lives?

10. In what ways has Alfred overcome obstacles and fears in Chapter 6?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze and discuss the theme of racism in the novel. How does Alfred feel about the racial tensions around him? How important is race to the characters in the book? How is race seen differently in the different settings in the novel?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and analyze the setting of Madison Square Garden. How big is the arena? What are Alfred's impressions of the setting? Also discuss the characters Alfred meets at the arena in Chapter 7. How important are these characters in the boxing world?

Essay Topic 3

Describe and discuss the setting of the clubhouse. How does the clubhouse represent temptation for Alfred? Also discuss Alfred's actions in Chapter 11. What are the repercussions of Alfred's actions?

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