The Contender Ch. 5-7

How do the Epsteins demonstrate their lack of trust in Alfred?

• They fire him

• They do not let him take the bank deposit

• They watch his every move

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Who does Alfred see peering in the grocery store window?

• James

• Henry

• Major

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Who does Alfred encounter on the mats at the gym?

• Major and Sonny

• Two Puerto Ricans

• Red and Denny

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does Bud Martin do at the gym?

• Sweep the floors

• Assist Mr. Donatelli

• Collect the money

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Where do Alfred and Henry go after the gym?

• The clubhouse

• To get burgers

• Madison Square Gardens

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What does Bill "Spoon" Witherspoon do for a living?

• Substitute teacher

• Professional boxer

• Janitor

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

What does Alfred thank Henry for doing?

• Being his friend

• Carrying him home the night he was beaten up

• Giving him money to go to the big fight

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Who drives Alfred and Henry uptown after the fight?

• Jelly Belly

• Mr. Donatelli

• Spoon

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

True or False: Willie Streeter won the fight.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

True or False: James is waiting for Alfred on his front stoop when Alfred returns home from the fight.

• True

• False