The Contender Exam

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

• weightlifter

• boxer

• runner

• contender

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

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 5:30 am

• he made a salad and a healthy dinner

• he quit his job at the Epstein's store

• he ran around the block before bed

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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

• The grocery store

• His apartment

• The clubhouse

• The movies

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What happened to Alfred's mother?

• She died of Pneumonia

• She left the family

• Nothing. She takes care of the family.

• She was shot

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Who seems to be the leader of the gang?

• Alfred

• Hollis

• Major

• Sonny

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Who talks to Alfred about finding a "trade"?

• Aunt Pearl

• Uncle Wilson

• Reverend

• Mr. Donatelli

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What does Bud Martin do at the gym?

• Sweep the floors

• Assist Mr. Donatelli

• Collect the money

• Tutor

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

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

• Substitute teacher

• Professional boxer

• Janitor

• Professor

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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

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

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2