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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhen Antonio and Felix realize they must fight each other ---Antonio joins a gangFelix trains longer and harderthey feel a barrier rising between themFelix decides to quit boxing
- 2. Multiple ChoiceIn order to fight each other, Felix and Antonio decide that each must --think of his best friend as a strangerforce himself to hate the othernever see the other boy againbeat the other boy to a pulp
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhen Felix tells Antonio that he wants to win the fight "fair and square," he means that he does not ---like the way that Antonio fightswant to go through with the fighttrust Antonio's trainerwant Antonio to let him win
- 4. Multiple ChoiceFelix and Antonio have all the following in common except --gold-plated medalsscrapbooks of boxing match ticketsfancy boxing shoespositive attitudes
- 5. Multiple ChoiceAfter Felix sees The Champion, he ---does not want to see Antonio beatensees himself as the champion and Antonio as the challengerdecides that winning the fight is not worth ending the friendshipknows that life never works out as neatly as movie plots
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following aspects of each boy is contrasted in the story?their appearancetheir memories of fight statisticstheir dedication to working outtheir commitment to their friendship
- 7. Multiple ChoiceThe internal conflict that both Felix and Antonio face ishow to end their friendship so they can fight each otherhow to pursue their own goals without hurting their friendhow to avoid shame if they lose the fighthow to explain the fight to their friends
- 8. Multiple ChoiceThe referee is stunned by ---the huge crowdthe boys' kindness to each otherFelix's bad fightingthe boys' savagery
- 9. Multiple ChoiceThe external conflict is resolved when Antonio and Felix ---leave the ring togetherdecide not to fight each otherbegin the fightwatch The Champion together
- 10. Multiple Choice"Amigo Brothers" has all the following characteristics except --plotcharacterssettingrhyme
- 11. Multiple Choice"Amigo Brothers" can be characterized as a(n) --autobiographybiographyshort storynovella
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhich statement reveals a difference between Felix and Antonio?They were so together in friendship that they felt themselves to be brothersAntonio's hair was always falling over his eyes, while Felix wore his hair in a natural Afro styleEach youngster had a dream of someday becoming the lightweight champion of the worldWhenever they had met in the ring for sparring sessions, it had always been hot and heavy
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhat can you infer about Felix and Antonio from their behavior the night before the match?They don't want to be friends anymoreThey are nervous about fighting each otherThey don't care about winning the matchThey like watching movies together
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhich statement best describes the theme of the story?Friendship is very fragile and can be destroyed by conflict.A strong friendship can survive even the most extreme tests.Competition sometimes brings out the worst in friendsFriends always grow apart over time
- 15. Multiple ChoiceThe setting of Tomkins Square Park influences the theme by ---revealing the importance of nature to the boysemphasizing the excitement surrounding the fighthighlighting the differences between Felix and Antonioproviding an excellent view from the rooftops
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhat do both Felix and Antonio dream of becoming someday?a boxing trainera lightweight championthe owner of a gymthe director of the boys club
- 17. Multiple ChoiceAntonio and Felix have of collection of Fight magazines and scrapbooks filled with newspaper clippings and tickets from boxing matches. What do these details show about the boys?They spend too much money on magazines.They should invest in new scrapbooks.They are extremely interested in boxing.They are the very best of friends.
- 18. Multiple ChoiceFelix says he and Antonio have to act like strangers when they box each other. What inferences can you draw from that statement?They do not want their friendship to get in the way of winning.They do not want the spectators to know that they are friends.Boxers who know their opponents do not usually win championships.Boxers who know each other are not permitted to fight each other.
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the main external conflict in "Amigo Brothers"?the friendship between Antonio and Felixthe boxing match between Antonio and Felixthe race that Antonio and Felix run along the East Riverthe contest between the lower east side of Manhattan and the South Bronx
- 20. Multiple ChoiceIn "Amigo Brothers," why does Felix go to the movies?so that he does not have to talk to his auntso that he can enjoy a good boxing movieso that he can relax on the night before the big fightso that he can avoid Antonio
- 21. Multiple ChoiceWhich passage reveals Antonio's internal conflict over his fight with Felix?"Antonio was passing some heavy time on his rooftop. How would the fight tomorrow affect his relationship withe Felix?""Antonio wore white trunks, black socks, and black shoes. Felix wore sky blue trunks, red socks, and white boxing shoes.""Antonio countered with his own flurry, forcing Felix to the ground."It was Antonio who came out fast, charging across the ring. Felix braced himself but couldn't ward off the barrage of punches."
- 22. Multiple ChoiceWhat does the description of the fight suggest about Antonio and Felix?Neither one can win a championshipThey are both good boxersNeither one is doing his bestThey have tried hard not to hurt each other
- 23. Multiple ChoiceWhat inference about Antonio and Felix can you draw from this passage?"The announcer turned to point to the winner and found himself alone. Arm in arm the champions had already left the ring."They care more about their friendship than about who has won the fightThey are too beaten up to wait to hear the announcement of the winnerThey will both represent the Boys Club in the championship tournamentThey are grateful that the fight is over and have gone to their dressing rooms
- 24. Multiple ChoiceIn "Amigo Brothers," what creates friction between Antonio and Felix?One is a champion boxer and the other is not.Each wants to win the lightweight boxing division finalsOne is rich and one is poor.
- 25. Multiple ChoiceWhat do Antonio and Felix decide to do before the fight?go easy on each othertrain togethernot to see each other until the fight
- 26. Multiple ChoiceWhat do Antonio and Felix discover they value as much as winning?They value health.They value wealth.They value friendship.
- 27. Multiple ChoiceWho wins the fight?AntonioFelixNeither, it's a tie.The story doesn't say.
- 28. Multiple ChoiceHow old are Antonio Cruz and Felix Vargas?1714277
- 29. Multiple ChoiceWhere does the fight take place?The boys' club in their neighborhoodThe school gymTompkins Square ParkMadison Square Garden
- 30. Multiple ChoiceThe central conflict in this story is:That Antonio and Felix argue about who is the better athlete.That Antonio and Felix must fight each other in an important boxing match.That Antonio and Felix are not friendsThat Antonio and Felix stop talking to each other.
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