The Contender

contender

• to strive in a rivalry and compete

• to shake with fear

• to relax and calm down

• to shiver in the cold

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scowled

• an angry look

• a furry animal

• an old person

• a strong odor

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Donatelli tells Alfred that before he can be a champion, he must start by wanting to be a

• weightlifter

• runner

• boxer

• contender

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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

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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

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Which character in 'The Contender' serves as a mentor to Alfred?

• Major

• James

• Donatelli

• Aunt Pearl

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What is a major theme explored in 'The Contender'?

• Friendship

• Courage and perseverance

• Wealth and power

• Romance

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In 'The Contender', what does Alfred learn about being a contender?

• It's about winning every match

• It's about having the right connections

• It's about the journey and self-improvement

• It's about being the strongest

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Which literary device is frequently used in 'The Contender' to highlight Alfred's internal struggles?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Irony

• Foreshadowing

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What role does the setting of Harlem play in 'The Contender'?

• It serves as a backdrop for Alfred's struggles and growth

• It is irrelevant to the story

• It is only mentioned briefly

• It is portrayed as a utopia

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