The Contender - chapters 14-16

On the day of Alfred's first fight, he...

• goes to work in the morning, then works out at Donatelli's gym.

• stays home from work, hangs out with Henry & Mr. Donatelli, then goes to Spoon's house.

• goes for a morning run, hangs out with Henry & Mr. Donatelli, then trains with Spoon.

• goes for a morning run, goes to work, then goes to Spoon's house.

What does Spoon encourage Alfred to do?

• go to school at night

• quit boxing

• eat a lot of food at dinnertime

• read more books

When Henry gave Alfred a _________, Alfred got emotional.

• mouthpiece

• pair of boxing gloves

• good luck charm

• personalized robe

How does Alfred describe the feeling in his stomach before the fight?

• He feels like he has butterflies in his stomach.

• He says that he has a "cold spot" in his stomach.

• He says he feels hungry, but he doesn't want to eat.

• He feels nervous and sick to his stomach.

Alfred's first fight is at Madison Square Garden.

• True

• False

Alfred's first opponent's name is ___________.

• Elston Hubbard

• Jelly Belly

• Rivera

• Griffin

Mr. Donatelli's response to Alfred winning his first boxing match is, ....

• "You're the man, Alfred!"

• "Congratulations!"

• "Do better next time, Alfred."

• "That's not enough."

___________ told Aunt Pearl that Alfred had his first boxing match.

• Mr. Donatelli

• Mr. Epstein

• Henry

• Dr. Corey

When she was younger, Aunt Pearl had the chance to perform on stage as a singer.

• True

• False

Alfred wins his second fight against Griffin by a _____________.

• majority decision

• knockout

• technical knockout