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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. Where does Alfred go for an escape in Chapter 12?

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

3. Henry notes that Alfred had done well because he was pivoting instead of what, in Chapter 13?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. How does the fight end in Chapter 16? How does Alfred feel about it?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and analyze the characters of James, Sonny and Hollis in the novel. When did James befriend Sonny and Hollis? How does Alfred feel about these friends? How long have Alfred and James been friends? How is their friendship described?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Analyze and discuss the strategies employed in Chapter 16 in the ring. How does Alfred feel about his victory? How does Alfred demonstrate discipline in the fight? What does Mr. Donatelli think of the outcome of the fight?

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