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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 comes to the gym and tells Alfred that he should join them that night in Chapter 10?

2. With whom does James go to rob the store in Chapter 1?

3. Alfred tells his aunt that boxers can do what in Chapter 9?

4. Who said that if Alfred came back he might as well see what he came back for in Chapter 6?

5. In literature, what is the inherent incompatibility between the objectives of two or more characters or forces?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the author describe Madison Square Garden in Chapter 7? What are Alfred's impressions?

2. Who encounters Alfred and encourages him to stay at the gym in Chapter 6? What does this character tell him?

3. What do Major and his gang tell Alfred when he arrives home in Chapter 8? What is Alfred's response?

4. How does Alfred act toward Mr. Donatelli in Chapter 3? What does he tell him is his motivation?

5. What does Alfred do when the boys go to rob the store in Chapter 1? Where and why does he go to look for James?

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

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

8. Discuss the conflicts in Chapter 6. What does Alfred learn from them?

9. How does Alfred's training begin in Chapter 5? What leads to his dejection?

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

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 2

Analyze and discuss Alfred's anticipation of his first fight in Chapter 14. How nervous is Alfred? How does Henry feel about the fight? How has the relationship between Alfred and Henry progressed at this point in the narrative?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the setting of Jamaica, Queens, and the characters of Wilson and Alfred's aunt. How close is Alfred to his extended family? How does this setting differ from Harlem? How does Aunt Pearl feel about her extended family?

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