The Contender
Authored by Sarah Williams
English
9th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
contender
to strive in a rivalry and compete
to shake with fear
to relax and calm down
to shiver in the cold
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RI.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.K.6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
scowled
an angry look
a furry animal
an old person
a strong odor
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Donatelli tells Alfred that before he can be a champion, he must start by wanting to be a
weightlifter
runner
boxer
contender
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.2.6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which detail in chapter 4 gives the reader the first sign that Alfred was serious about trying to be a contender?
he set the alarm clock for 5:30am
he quit his job at the Epstein's store
he made a salad and a healthy dinner
he ran around the block before bed
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.1
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In 'The Contender', what is Alfred's initial motivation for going to Donatelli's gym?
To become a champion boxer
To impress his friends
To learn self-defense
To lose weight
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.7
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which character in 'The Contender' serves as a mentor to Alfred?
Major
James
Donatelli
Aunt Pearl
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is a major theme explored in 'The Contender'?
Friendship
Courage and perseverance
Wealth and power
Romance
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
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