Characters
Who is the Main Character in the Contender?
Alfred
What Decade does this story take place?
1960's
What is an example of foreshadowing used in chapter 1?
When Henry tells Alfred that he is working at a gym helping to clean up.
What type of conflict would it be when James tells Alfred he doesn't want to go to the movies on Saturday nights anymore?
Person Vs. Person
Who's dad manages the apartment building where the Clubhouse is located?
Henry
What City is the story set in?
Harlem, New York
Name one main event from Chapter 1
Alfred gets jumped by the gang members.
What type of conflict occurs when Alfred is in the cave before he decides to leave?
Person Vs. Self
What are the three names of the gang members that hurt Alfred?
Major, Hollis, Sonny
Where does Alfred live?
Aunt Pearls Apartment
Name the literary device used to help you see an image in your mind when reading.
What type of conflict occurs when Alfred is beat up by Major, Hollis and Sonny?
Person Vs. Person
Who used to be Alfred's best friend but is now in some trouble?
James
Where does Alfred work?
The Epsteins Convenience Store
Name one main event in chapter 2
Alfred recovers from being beat up.
Alfred goes to the gym for the first time.
What is it called when two people or two groups of people have a conversation or argument about a specific topic?
3
Where does most of Chapter 3 take place?
Donatelli's gym
Why did Alfred go to the cave when the store was robbed?
He was waiting for James. It was their safe place when they were younger.
Identify the type of conflict that occurs when Donatelli tells Alfred that this journey will be hard and others will think he is a fool?
Person vs. Society
Alfred has to decide if he wants to give in to the pressures of society or if he will choose himself