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30 Cards in this Set
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Where does Alfred work?
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a grocery store
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Why do Major, Hollis and James choose Epsteins’ store to break into?
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The Epstein's are Jewish and would not be there on a Friday night.
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Why doesn’t Alfred warn them about the alarm system?
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He forgets about the alarm system.
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What do Major and Hollis do to Alfred after James gets caught trying to rob the store?
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They beat him up.
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Why does Alfred give up on boxing in the beginning of the book?
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He is sick of working so hard and not getting to do any real boxing.
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When Alfred sees James at the clubhouse, what does he learn?
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James is using hard drugs.
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Why does Alfred decide to start training again?
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He needs to know once and for all whether he has what it takes to be a contender.
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What is Jelly Belly’s limitation as a boxer?
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He can not control how much he eats.
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Why does Spoon stop boxing?
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Mr.Donatelli suggests that he retire and go to school instead.
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What does Aunt Pearl think about Alfred’s boxing?
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She thinks he should put his energies into a less dangerous activity.
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What do Major and Hollis want Alfred to do to the Epsteins?
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disable the store's alarm system
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What haunts Alfred about his match against Griffen?
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The way Griffen lays on the mat after the punch.
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Why does Alfred suddenly get along with his cousin Jeff?
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Alfred has grown up a lot and has more in common with Jeff.
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What activity does Alfred consider getting involved in toward the end of the book?
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working at an after school program for kids
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What added responsibility does Mr. Epstein give Alfred at the store?
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He lets Alfred use the cash register.
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Why does Mr. Donatelli believe that Alfred is not cut out to be a boxer?
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Alfred does not have a killer instinct.
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What is the result of Alfred’s fight against Elston Hubbard?
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He loses.
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Why does Elston Hubbard hug Alfred at the end of their fight?
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He admires how tough Alfred was.
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Alfred
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"The Contender"
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Major
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prejudiced and angry thief
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Spoon
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accomplished boxer and teacher
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James
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Alfred's best friend and addict
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Henry
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Alfred's crippled friend and trainer
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Aunt Pearl
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caring, loving, hardworking matriarch
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Donatelli
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ethical boxing manager
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Lou Epstein
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accomplished boxer and shopkeeper
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Jelly Belly
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overweight heavyweight fighter
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The boys drive in Major’s new car to Coney Island.
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False
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Aunt Pearl feels that Alfred has to find his own way.
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True
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After his first match, Alfred realizes that winning is very sweet.
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False
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