Background Info
Author's name?
Robert Lipsyte
Where does Alfred wait for James at the beginning of the story?
the stoop
Where do Alfred and James go on Fridays?
the movies
What is the name of the grocery store?
How old is Alfred?
17
Year it was written?
1967
What did Hubbard say to Alfred?
"You tough, baby."
What was Alfred's record?
2 wins, 1 loss, 1 draw
How did Willie Streeter's fight end?
TKO-Donatelli stopped it
What did Aunt Pearl's mom say about singing?
It was sinful
What was going on during the novel?
The Civil Rights movement
What is James' last name?
Mosely
What was the preacher's name?
Reverend Price
Where did Jelly get a job?
at a restaurant
What is Uncle Wilson's wife's name?
Aunt Dorothy
What boxer did the author interview?
Muhammad Ali
What was the name of Willie Streeter's opponent?
Junius Becker
Name Alfred's opponents in order.
Rivera, Griffin, Barnes, Hubbard
What were the nicknames for Alfred and James?
Mosely of the Jungle and Bad Brooks
Who were Alfred's friends that were black nationalists?
Harold and Lynn
The Beatles
Who was the kid that got arrested with Hollis?
Justin
What language was being spoke on the TV before Alfred's first fight?
French
What was the student's name that Spoon said he was sending to the gym?
Herbert Davis
Name one of Aunt Pearl's daughters
Sandra or Charlene