Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Vocabulary
Vocabulary
Ch. 13 & Ch. 14
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At the start of chapter thirteen, who is Alfred boxing?
Angel
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Alfred tells Henry about a time where James's parents were fighting. What happened during this fight and what were they arguing about?
His parents were fighting about cigarettes and they starting to throw whiskey bottles. They didn't hit each other, but they did hit a guy and he had to get nine stitches in his head.
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What does encased mean?
To put something in a case; Typically to preserve something.
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Write one sentence using the word mechanical correctly.
Answers may vary. (of a person or action) Not having or showing any thought; automatic.
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In chapter thirteen, Lou Epstein allows Alfred the opportunity to advance by allowing him to start working on what?
The cash register.
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What would Alfred continually dream about in chapter thirteen?
He would dream that a fly was sitting on the tip of his nose and every time that he would reach to brush it away, he saw that he did not have any hands.
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What happened at the clubroom that caused Henry's dad to close it down? Who got arrested?
They threw a party and they were caught with drugs. Sonny and Justin were both arrested. Henry's dad turned the room into a storeroom.
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What does preliminary mean?
An action that is done before to prepare for an important event.
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What does jostled mean?
To push, elbow, or bump against (someone) roughly, typically in a crowd. Ex. Black Friday
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What is Dr. Corey going to make Alfred in chapter thirteen?
He is going to make him a custom mouthpiece.
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Did Alfred beat Angel in the fight?
Yes
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What does Spoon encourage Alfred to do?
He encourages him to go back to school at night.
300
Write a sentence using the word corridor. The sentence must make sense in order to get the points.
Answers may vary. A long passage in a building from which doors lead into rooms; a hallway.
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Write two sentences using the words scowl and dignity correctly.
Answers may vary. Scowel: To frown in an angry or bad-tempered way. Dignity: A sense of pride in oneself; self-respect.
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In chapter fourteen, why was Alfred not working at the grocery store?
He was getting ready for his first boxing match.
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What did Henry tell Alfred that he improved that helped him to win the fight in chapter thirteen?
He told him that he took a little step before he threw his hook (punch). This helped him with his balance.
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What two things do Mr. Donatelli and Henry have Alfred do before his first fight?
They have him eat supper by himself (steak). They also have him take a nap before the fight.
400
Write one sentence using the word cellophane. Your answer must make sense in order to get the points.
Answers may vary. A thin and transparent wrapping.
400
Write three sentences. You must use quivering, satchel, and Attache Case correctly.
Answers may vary. Quivering: To tremble or shake with fear. Attache Case: A small, flat, rectangular case used for carrying documents. Satchel: A bag carried on the shoulder by a long strap and typically closed by a flap.
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Why is Mr. Donatelli not as interested in Jelly Belly anymore?
He says that anyone that cannot control themselves with food, can't go all the way in boxing.
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Who shows up to the gym in chapter thirteen and what does he give Bud to give to Ryan? Why does he tell him not to tell him where it comes from?
Lou Epstein. He gives him money and does not want Ryan to not take it. He says that he has always had pride.
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What did Henry give Alfred before the fight? You must include what it said on there to get the points.
Henry gave him a robe that says "Alfred Brooks, New York."
500
Write two sentences using the word milled correctly.
To move around in a large crowd of people. Ex. The hallways
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What is the origin of the word frankfurter? Use frankfurter in a sentence correctly.
German - hot dog. Answers may vary.
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Why does Henry have a crippled leg?
He had polio when he was a child.
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