The Contender by Robert Lipsyte

Name: Alecia Jean- Period: _5B__________________

Joseph_________________________

This test consists of 20 multiple choice questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The man from downstairs offers Alfred some advice, telling him to begin with what in
Chapter 6?
(a) Pull-ups.
(b) Push-ups.
(c) Jumping jacks.
(d) Sit-ups.

2. Everyone who works at the arena in Chapter 7 seems to be what?

(a) Happy.
(b) Scowling.
(c) On heroin.
(d) Drunk.

3. Alfred hears music from what instrument before the fight in Chapter 7?
(a) An organ.
(b) A guitar.
(c) A tuba.
(d) A harp.

4. Who had decided that he and Alfred were going to be wrestlers after he found a boxing
and wrestling magazine on the street in Chapter 7?
(a) Henry.
(b) Hollis.
(c) Sonny.
(d) James.

5. Alfred finds out that the fight was called off against whose wishes in Chapter 7?
(a) Mr. Donatelli's.
(b) Willie Streeter's.
(c) Bud's.
(d) The referee's.
6. Who taunts Alfred for being so dressed in Chapter 8?
(a) Hollis.
(b) Major.
(c) James.
(d) Sonny.

7. What night of the week is it in Chapter 8?

(a) Monday.
(b) Friday.
(c) Tuesday.
(d) Thursday.

8. Who threatens to give Alfred a squealer's scar in Chapter 8?

(a) Major.
(b) Red.
(c) Hollis.
(d) Sonny.

9. The Reverend tells Alfred's aunt that Alfred's boxing is what in Chapter 10?
(a) A dangerous activity.
(b) A lifelong obsession.
(c) A link to drugs.
(d) A passing phase.

10. What does Alfred do in order to erase the negative thoughts from his mind in Chapter 10?
(a) Runs faster.
(b) Runs shorter.
(c) Runs slower.
(d) Runs longer.

11. In the beginning of Chapter 11, who greets Alfred in the clubhouse and offers him a drink?
(a) James.
(b) Hollis.
(c) Major.
(d) Sonny.

12. Alfred discovers that the car he is riding in is what, in Chapter 12?
(a) Not registered.
(b) Stolen.
(c) A Bentley.
(d) A diesel.

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13. What happens after Alfred eats some food from a vendor in Chapter 12?
(a) He meets a cute girl.
(b) He throws up.
(c) His teacher walks up.
(d) His father calls him.

14. How does Alfred injure himself in Chapter 12?

(a) He breaks his toe.
(b) He breaks his arm.
(c) He sprains his wrist.
(d) He twists his ankle.

15. Who comes into the store but Alfred avoids him in Chapter 12?
(a) Henry.
(b) James.
(c) Peter.
(d) Mr. Donatelli.

16. What is a specific term for the probability of any strike to the head to cause
unconsciousness in an opponent?
(a) Jab thrust.
(b) Kicking power.
(c) Hook magnitude.
(d) Knockout power.

17. In Chapter 14, Alfred wakes up at his regular time, but he doesn't what?
(a) Go swimming.
(b) Lift weights.
(c) Go running.
(d) Get out of bed.

18. At Donatelli's, Alfred hands over what upon request in Chapter 14?
(a) His jock strap.
(b) His boxing gloves.
(c) His driver's license.
(d) His amateur fight card.

19. To whose home does Alfred go to rest before the fight in Chapter 14?
(a) Pearl's.
(b) Mr. Donatell's.
(c) Spoon's.
(d) James's.
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20. What gift does Alfred receive before the fight in Chapter 14?
(a) Kevlar boxing gloves.
(b) A gold tooth.
(c) A terry cloth robe.
(d) A watch.