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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why did Mr. Donatelli tell Spoon it was time to retire, even though he was winning his fights?

He could see that Spoon had lost his interest in boxing.

He could see that Spoon had gone as far as he could go.

He thought Spoon was taking too much punishment in the ring.

He had other, better fighters that he needed to work with.

2.

Uncle Wilson tells Alfred that the “world is changing.” What does he say this will mean for ‘colored people?’

Fewer jobs.

More opportunities for advancement.

Better education in the schools.

Less crime in the streets.

3.

Which of the following best describes how Alfred feels at first when he goes back to the gym after work on Monday?

Frightened.

Out of place.

Enthusiastic.

Disappointed.

4.

What adjective best describes how Alfred feels as he walks up the steps to Donatelli’s Gym for the first time?

Happy.

Scared.

Confident.

Exhausted.

5.

What change does Lou Epstein makes after the failed robbery at the grocery store?

He buys a gun and hides it under the counter.

He doesn’t make any changes at all.

He has his brother Jake make the daily bank deposit instead of Alfred.

He has his brother Ben lock the store up at night instead of Alfred.

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