What is a symbol of Alfred's journey of becoming a contender?

• The stairs

• Church

• Madison Square Garden

• Donatelli's gym

Why did Mr. Donatelli stop Willie Streeter's fight?

• He wanted to save Willie from looking like a coward

• Willie looked scared

• Willie had a bad cut

• All of these

Why did Spoon quit boxing?

• He was a coward

• He did not like being a boxer

• He wanted to go to college instead of being a boxer

• Mr. Donatelli suggested he stop boxing because he was getting hurt regularly

Why does Alfred start waving to people on his runs?

• Mr. Donatelli tells him to be more social

• He wants to be friendly like other famous boxers

• He wanted to make people feel awkward

• He wanted to make more friends

Name the character: protagonist; 17 yrs. Old, high school drop out; confused about life; mom died & dad left

• Alfred

• James

• Mr. Donatelli

• Major

Alfred’s best friend trying to lead Alfred astray; quit school; tried to rob Epstein’s store, but was caught

• Alfred

• James

• Mr. Donatelli

• Major

has a limp; helps Alfred train

• Alfred

• James

• Henry

• Rick

antagonist (neighborhood bully)

• Alfred

• James

• Henry

• Major

Major’s sidekicks (followers)

• Hollis & James

• Sonny and Henry

• Sonny and Hollis

• Hollis & Rick

Alfred’s aunt (his mom’s sister) who provides a home for Alfred

• Auntie Em

• Aunt Dorothy

• Aunt Pearl

• none of these