'The Fight' by Piri Thomas

What are the names of the two main characters?

• Tony and Rico

• Antonio Cruz and Felix Vargas

• Carlos and Pedro

• Miguel and Javier

What sport do Antonio and Felix compete in?

• Soccer

• Basketball

• Boxing

• Running

Where does the story take place?

• A small town in Texas

• Tompkins Square Park, New York City

• A boxing gym in Chicago

• A school auditorium

What upcoming event causes conflict for Antonio and Felix?

• They must fight each other in a boxing match

• One of them is moving away

• A big exam at school

• A dance they both want to attend

Why do the boys decide not to see each other before the fight?

• To avoid distractions and keep focus

• Because they are angry at each other

• To train elsewhere

• They both fall sick

How do Antonio and Felix feel about the upcoming fight?

• They are excited and carefree

• They struggle with fighting a friend

• They don't care about the outcome

• They think it’s unfair

What is their promise before the fight?

• To pull punches and fight softly

• To treat each other like strangers in the ring

• To refuse to fight if it gets too intense

• To both lose on purpose

What is the emotional vibe in the neighborhood on fight day?

• Everyone is upset

• The neighborhood is excited and supportive

• No one cares about the fight

• The neighborhood protests the fight

How many rounds do they end up fighting?

• One round

• Two rounds

• Three rounds

• Five rounds

What unusual thing happens during the fight?

• They both quit in the first round

• They ignore the final bell and keep fighting

• One boy is disqualified

• The crowd stops cheering