They may not feel they are equals and it could effect their relationship What is the boys plan for after the fight? What might the plan be difficult to follw through with? They have to fight each other in the division finals to represent the Boys Club at the Golden Glove Championship Wha causes the wall between the 2 friends? The fight ends when the fighters leave the ring together before the winner was even annouced How does the fight end? That they both are very determined, focused on what they want and ambitious What do the efforts of Antonio and Felix t achieve their dreams tellyou about them? Felix moves to his aunts house so he can prepare for the fight without being distracted by Antonio Why do you think Felix moves to his Aunts house before the fight? Yes because they knocked each other down the same number of times. The boys embraced which meant that they were still friends Why do you think the author chose not to revela the results of the fight? They could get together like nothing ever happened. No matter what the decision they knew they would always be champions to one another Why do you think the boys embrace before they hear the results of the match? Because it wasn't what was important their friendship was what was important. Round 1- they both stopped their pucnhes in midair How are the fighters actions at the end of Round Three different from at the end of Round One. So they don't know how much pain their in What do all fighters do when they're hurt? Why do you think they do this? Antonio- he comes out fast, charging across the ring Which boxer changes his strategy in Round Three? How? Round 3- They didn't stop punching when the bell rang because they didn't hear the bell. The roared in approval Why did both boys stop their final punches in midair at the end of Round One? He plays possum, he prestends he is hurt so Antonio will come see if he's hurt and he can knock him out What does Felix do when he's hurt? Why? They both get knocked to the ground and struggle to get back on their feet What happens to both fighters in the last paragraph on page 440? They sit and smile at everyone. Why does he wave back to Felix? He tried to be cool How did Antonio try to act as he entered the ring? They wanted to get their mind set for the fight Why do you think the boys turned away from each other and faced their corners The wnner will represent the Boys Club in the tournament of champions in the Golden Gloves What will the winner of this fight get to do? Felix- strategy is to come in close and knock Antonio out with a powerful punchĪntonio- strategy is to keep his distance and use his longer reach to knock him out How and why do the boy's boxing strategies differ? For good sportmanship. HE does not want to hurt Felix by not waving back Reread the first full paragraph on page 438. They can get together like nothing happened How did both boys want the fight to end? It had been decided that the gymnasium of the Boys Club was not large enough to hold all the people who were sure to attend Why was the event held at Thomkins Square instead of the Boys Club? Tompkin Square was a beehive of activity What metaphor describes Thomkins Square on page 437 Antonio is serious about boxing and a good friend and person. It seem to impress the gang and they went on about their business What external conflict does Felix face when he leaves the movie theater? How does he deal with the conflict? They wanted to remain friends. He did a fast shuffle, bobbing and waving, letting loose on blows that would demolish what got in his way. They eyed him like a stranger to their turf. Antonio goes up to the roof top of his building to think.įelix goes to a movie then to bed How does each boxer prepare the night before the fight? He see wary kids in gang colors.
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