Amigo Brothers

Antonio and Felix are both

• children
• teenagers
• adults
• old men

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A conflict begins to form between the two friends because

• they are about to fight each other in the division finals
• Felix wants to date Antonio's sister
• Antonio has been asked to represent the Boys Club
• Felix says something cruel to Antonio

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Antonio's and Felix's goal in boxing is to

• stay in shape
• look tough and impress people
• work out their anger
• become professional fighters

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When Felix and Antonio think about the match ahead, they want it to end quickly because

• each is afraid he will hurt be hurt
• they don't like fighting
• neither wants to hurt his friend
• the prize will be bigger if it does

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The movie Felix sees before the fight

• helps him get ready for the upcoming bout
• makes him realize the fighting is useless
• fills him with a fear of what's ahead
• causes him to reconsider his friendship with Antonio

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After the fight is over, Antonio and Felix

• are surprised by the judge's decision
• are upset that Felix won
• are happy that Antonio won
• leave the ring arm in arm

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Antonio went to sleep, hearing the opening bell for the first round. Like his friend in the South Bronx, he prayed for victory. What type of conflict is exhibited?

• internal
• external

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Felix and Antonio turned and faced each other squarely in fighting pose. What type of conflict is exhibited?

• internal
• external

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What is the external conflict that drives the plot of "Amigo Brothers"?

• Felix and Antonio do not want to harm their friendship
• Antonio is not as good a fighter as Felix
• Felix and Antonio must fight each other in the division finals
• Felix does not want to fight Antonio

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How does boxing make Antonio and Felix different from other boys in their neighborhood?

• They both are in gangs in their neighborhood.
• Other boys box so it doesn't make them different.
• Boxing make them focused and disciplined because they want to be in top physical condition.
• Boxing is common in their neighborhood.

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