Places
People
Events
Vocabulary
Terms
100
Harlem
What is the neighborhood where Alfred lives?
100
Spoon
Who is the person in the story who is a teacher?
100
the burgulary at Epstein's store
What is the reason James and Alfred are no longer friends?
100
rounds
These are segments of a boxing match.
100
police
These people questioned Alfred as he was out running one morning.
200
Madison Square Garden
What is the place where Alfred goes to see his first boxing match?
200
Aunt Dorothy and Uncle Wilson
These people lived in the suburbs and Alfred and his family visited them on Sundays.
200
when Mr. Donatelli tells Alfred he'll be fitted for a mouthpiece
What event is proof that Mr. Donatelli thinks Alfred is turning into a contender?
200
amateur
What is a boxer called who does not fight professionally?
200
trainer
What is a person who helps a boxer during the fight; he would get him water, clean his cuts, etc.
300
Spoon's house
Where did Alfred go to eat and sleep right before each of his matches?
300
referee
Who is the person who gives the 8 count during a match?
300
hiding behind the trashcans at Aunt Dorothy's home
Where did Alfred last see James before he broke into Epstein's store the second time?
300
stitch
What is a term for a pain in your side during running or exercising?
300
cash register
What piece of equipment did Mr. Epstein say he'd like Alfred to learn to use at the store?
400
Clubroom
What is the name for the place where Alfred got drunk?
400
Henry
What is the name of the boy who was a faithful friend to Alfred all through the novel?
400
he was concerned about the other fighter's condition
Why was Mr. Donatelli so upset with Alfred after he won the match against Griffin?
400
polio
What is the disease that affected Henry's leg?
400
peanut bag
What is the small hanging bag called that boxers use to practice?
500
Coney Island
What is the name for the amusement park the boys went to in the stolen car?
500
Ernestine
What is the name of Alfred's mother (who died?)
500
Major and Hollis beat him up
What is the reason Alfred started seriously training to be a boxer?
500
sparring
What is to box for practice without serious hitting
500
Lightning Lou Epp
What was Mr. Epstein's name when he was a boxer?
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