Amigo Brothers

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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Which statement reveals a difference between Felix and Antonio?

• They were so together in friendship that they felt themselves to be brothers
• Antonio's hair was always falling over his eyes, while Felix wore his hair in a natural Afro style
• Each youngster had a dream of someday becoming the lightweight champion of the world
• Whenever they had met in the ring for sparring sessions, it had always been hot and heavy

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When Felix goes to the movies, he imagines:

• 
  that he gets beat up by the hero of the movie.
• 
  that he is the hero of the movie.
• 
  that Antonio wins the fight.
• None of the above.

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Antonio and Felix have of collection of Fight magazines and scrapbooks filled with newspaper clippings and tickets from boxing matches. What do these details show about the boys?

• They spend too much money on magazines.
• They should invest in new scrapbooks.
• They are extremely interested in boxing.
• They are the very best of friends.

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4. Both fighters wanted to get “psyched” for the fight.  What does it mean to get “psyched”?

• get physically ready
• get mentally ready
• read a book
  
• predict the future

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6. What do Antonio and Felix decide to do before the fight?

• go easy on each other
  
• train together
• not to see each other until the fight
  
• get a milkshake

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