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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. What punch does Alfred throw to win the fight in Chapter 16?

2. In the beginning of Chapter 19, Henry keeps commenting on how what Alfred is?

3. Alfred tells his family that he is planning to go back to finish high school by doing what in Chapter 17?

4. In Chapter 13, Mr. Donatelli tells Alfred that it is time for him to get a custom-made what?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Alfred feel when his friends encourage him to work with kids at the school teaching about boxing in Chapter 16?

2. How do Alfred and Jeff relate to one another in Chapter 17?

3. What does Mr. Donatelli encourage Alfred to do in Chapter 18? Why?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze and discuss the theme of family in the novel. How is family illustrated at Donatelli's gym? How is this theme expressed through symbolism in the narrative? How does Alfred relate to his family?

Essay Topic 3

Describe and discuss heroin and addiction in the novel. Who introduced James to heroin in the novel? How has the relationship between Alfred and James evolved in the narrative? How long have Alfred and James known one another?

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