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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why do Major, Hollis, and Sonny beat Alfred up after James is arrested during the robbery?

They blame Alfred for the robbery failing because he wouldn’t act as a lookout.

They believe that Alfred purposely didn’t tell them about a silent alarm.

They are angry because Alfred forgot to tell them about the guard dog.

They think that Alfred called the police on them.

2.

Why does Jeff say that Alfred has changed?

Alfred argues with Jeff’s father, Uncle Wilson, during Thanksgiving dinner.

Alfred is stronger and in better shape than Jeff has ever seen him before.

Alfred insults Jeff, and is mean to him while Jeff is driving him home.

Alfred is not as negative about everything as he used to be.

3.

Why does Mr. Donatelli think that Alfred should retire after his third fight?

He has a ‘glass jaw’ and will never win another fight.

He isn’t getting any better and is wasting his time.

He doesn’t enjoy fighting and lacks the ‘killer instinct.’

He isn’t following instructions, and Donatelli won’t train him anymore.

4.

What has Alfred gained from boxing that will allow him to help his best friend James?

Connections that will let him get James all the drugs he needs.

Self-confidence and the knowledge that there is nothing he can’t do.

Enough money to get James into a good rehab hospital.

Friends in the police department who can help make James’ legal problems go away.

5.

Why does Mr. Donatelli leave Alfred a ticket for the fight at the Garden?

So that Alfred can help clean up after the fight.

Because he has a lot of extra tickets.

So that he can see what he will be training for.

So that Alfred can keep Henry company.

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