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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

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

Better education in the schools.

Less crime in the streets.

More opportunities for advancement.

Fewer jobs.

2.

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

He has something else that he has to do.

3.

Why is Alfred finally ready to retire after his fight with Elston Hubbard?

He finds that boxing is too easy and wants to move onto something more challenging.

He is knocked out during the fight and never wants that to happen again.

He is so badly beaten that he is afraid to get back in the ring again.

He goes the distance with a better fighter and has nothing left to prove to himself.

4.

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

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

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

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

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

5.

How does Aunt Pearl feel when Alfred tells her he is training to be a boxer?

Uninterested.

Worried.

Happy.

Angry.

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