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The Contender
Robert Lipsyte
Study Guide
Study Guide
Summary
Plot Overview
Summary & Analysis
Chapters 1–3
Chapters 4–6
Chapters 7–9
Chapters 10–12
Chapters 13–15
Chapters 16–18
Chapters 19–20
Characters
Character List
Alfred Brooks
Mr. Donatelli
James
Mr. Epstein
Main Ideas
Themes
Motifs
Symbols
Key Facts
Quotes
Important Quotes Explained
Further Study
Context
Full Book Quiz
Section Quizzes
Context
Plot Overview
Character List
Themes, Motifs, and Symbols
Chapters 1-3
Chapters 4-6
Chapters 7-9
Chapters 10-12
Chapters 13-15
Chapters 16-18
Chapters 19-20
Study Questions
Suggestions for Further Reading
Writing Help
How to Write Literary Analysis
Glossary of Literary Terms
How to Cite This SparkNote
Suggested Essay Topics
Teacher's Handbook
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Chapters 19-20 Quiz
Further Study
Chapters 19-20 Quiz
1
of 5
Who bought Alfred's boxing robe for him?
Spoon
Donatelli
Henry
Mr. Epstein
2
of 5
Why does Donatelli suggest Alfred should not fight Hubbard?
He's more experienced
He fights dirty
He hates Hubbard
He's worried about Alfred
3
of 5
What do Alfred and Hubbard do after the fight ends?
Fight more
Exchange numbers
Hug
Trash talk
4
of 5
What happens to James when he tries to escape Epstein's?
The alarm goes off
He gets caught
He gets injured
He gets stuck
5
of 5
Where does Alfred take James?
Central park
The police station
Home
The hospital
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