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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why doesn’t Alfred talk James out of taking heroin at the party?

He is too drunk, and passes out.

He doesn’t notice until after James has taken it.

James won’t listen to him.

He decides to take it with James.

2.

How does Alfred feel as he walks home after refusing to help Major try to rob Epsteins’ a second time?

Afraid that Major and his friends will beat him up again.

Relieved that Major let him go without cutting him.

Like he has just won a boxing match at the Garden.

Like he has let Major down because he is a coward.

3.

Why does Alfred refuse to rob Epsteins’ store with James, Major, and the other boys?

The Epsteins empty the cash draw every night so there will be no money there to steal.

The Epsteins gave him a job when no one else would and he likes them.

He has something else that he has to do.

He is afraid that the Epsteins will know it was him and have him arrested.

4.

Why does Jeff say that Alfred has changed?

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

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

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

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

5.

What adjective best describes how Alfred is feeling when he decides to go to the party at the clubroom?

Excited.

Happy.

Rebellious.

Frightened.

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