The Contender Chapter 1-4

contender

• to strive in a rivalry and compete
• to shake with fear
• to relax and calm down
• to shiver in the cold

Donatelli tells Alfred that before he can be a champion, he must start by wanting to be a

• weightlifter
• runner
• boxer
• contender

Which detail in chapter 4 gives the reader the first sign that Alfred was serious about trying to be a contender?

• he set the alarm clock for 5:30am
• he quit his job at the Epstein's store
• he made a salad and a healthy dinner
• he ran around the block before bed

Who does Alfred live with?

• His parents

• His aunt

• Just his father

• Just his mother

Who is Alfred's best friend?

• James

• Major

• Sonny

• Hollis

Who are the Epsteins?

• Alfreds cousins

• Alfreds bosses

• James parents

• Major and Hollis' last names

Who got caught by the cops?

• James

• Sonny

• Major

• Hollis

What place did Alfred suggest to his friends in Chapter 1?

• The grocery store

• The clubhouse

• His apartment

• The movies

What happened to Alfred's mother?

• She left the family

• She was shot

• Nothing. She takes care of the family.

• She died of Pneumonia

What happened to Alfred's dad?

• He left his family

• He was shot

• He died of cancer

• Nothing. He takes care of his family.