NAME THE CHARACTER
PLOT EVENTS
WHO SAID IT?
MISCELLANEOUS
100
Who is Donatelli's long-time assistant and trainer?
Bud Martin
100
What causes Major, Sonny and Hollis to beat up Alfred at the end of chapter 1?
They think he set them up by deliberately not telling them about the silent alarm at the Epsteins' store.
100
Who said, "It won't be easy, and nothing is promised you"?
Mr. Donatelli
100
Identify the figure of speech in this line: "They were friendly old steps."
personification
200
Who is Alfred's guardian?
Aunt Pearl
200
What is Dr. Corey's occupation?
He is a dentist who helps out at the gym.
200
Who said, "Don't tell the boss; everyone gets a second chance around here"?
Bud Martin
200
What does Bud Martin's "magical potion" do?
It keeps a boxer's cut clean and stops the bleeding.
300
Which character gives Alfred a job after he drops out of high school?
Mr. Epstein
300
What did Major use as "bait" to get Alfred to attend the party in the clubroom?
He told Alfred that James was going to be there.
300
Who said, "You and me, we're partners, Alfred"?
James
300
Where is Alfred and James's special hiding place? Why is it special?
A cave in the park. It is special because they have many memories of times they spent there, like the night Alfred's mother died.
400
Who are the three boxers Alfred faces in fights 1, 2 and 3?
Rivera, Griffin, and Barnes
400
What caused the problem Henry has with his leg?
He had polio.
400
Who said, "You ever hear of a squealer's scar"?
Major
400
What dream does Aunt Pearl describe to Alfred in chapter 15?
She wanted to perform at the Apollo Theater, singing and dancing.
500
Who are Alfred's aunt and uncle from Queens? What is their son's name?
Dorothy, Wilson, and their son Jeff
500
What do Alfred and Mr. Epstein have in common, aside from working in the grocery store?
They both are/were involved in boxing.
500
Who said, "If you can't stand a little blood, I'll get me a manager who can"?
Willie Streeter
500
Name the student who pulls a knife on Spoon at school one day.
Herbert Davis