Amigo Brothers Test Review

The main conflict found in this story is ______

• The boys try to remain friends while working against each other.

• The boys are jealous of each other and struggle to remain friends.

• Antonio wants to win the fight at any cost.

• Felix plans to move away after he wins the fight.

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The main characters feel like they are 'brothers' because they _______

• enjoy boxing together so much

• look alike

• have grown up together in the same family

• are so close in friendship

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This description characterizes Antonio and Felix the best.

• Lean and lanky with long hair

• knowledgeable about boxing

• Negative and pushy

• Hesitant (unsure) to pursue big goals

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Why do Antonio and Felix hope for a "clean knockout"

• they are motivated by the crowd's cheers

• winning is more important to them than their friendship

• it will impress the judges and give them more points.

• they don't want each other to be hurt in a long match

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"Felix saw himself in the ring, blasting Antonio against the ropes." Felix had this thought while...

• running and training

• he was in the practice ring

• watching the movie "The Champion"

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How would the fight tomorrow affect his relationship with Felix? After all, fighting was like any other profession. Friendship had nothing to do with it. Felix, his amigo brother, was not going to be Felix at all in the ring. Just an opponent with another face. 

What decision is Antonio making in these lines?

• He needs to fight a different opponent other than Felix.

• It will be impossible to remain friends after one of them wins the fight.

• He can only fight his best if he treats Felix like any other opponent.

• He is willing to give up friendship to pursue his boxing career.

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How would the fight tomorrow affect his relationship with Felix? After all, fighting was like any other profession. Friendship had nothing to do with it. 

Felix, his amigo brother, was not going to be Felix at all in the ring. Just an opponent with another face. 

Which line best shows how the setting affects the story? 

• The fight had created great interest in the neighborhood.

• "Antonio's fans bet with unbridled faith in his boxing skills.

• Felix had returned to his apartment early in the morning.

• "The scheduled bouts began shortly after noon."

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The fight is held in Tompkins Square Park because – 

• It is near where both Antonio and Felix live

• Many famous boxers had fought there in previous years

• It is the most popular gymnasium in the neighborhood. 

• It allows people to see the fight from surrounding buildings. 

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How do the friends feel as they prepare on the day of the fight? 

• Calm and confident 

• Nervous and excited 

• Angry and resentful 

• Distracted and confused 

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When they first meet in the ring, Antonio and Felix - 

• a. Refuse to turn and face each other 

• b. Nod to each other and go to their corners 

• c. Ignore their trainers and run to hug each other 

• d. Immediately start hitting each other 

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