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Why was the boy in the text nicknamed Red?
Why was the boy in the text nicknamed Red?
What physical characteristic made Red stand out on the street?
What physical characteristic made Red stand out on the street?
How did Red's physical appearance contribute to his authority on the street?
How did Red's physical appearance contribute to his authority on the street?
What effect did Red's presence have on the boys in the neighborhood?
What effect did Red's presence have on the boys in the neighborhood?
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Based on the description of Red, what inference can be drawn about his demeanor?
Based on the description of Red, what inference can be drawn about his demeanor?
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What did the street teach the narrator?
What did the street teach the narrator?
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What is the significance of 'STANDING UP' in the text?
What is the significance of 'STANDING UP' in the text?
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What does 'Glossary' refer to in the context of the text?
What does 'Glossary' refer to in the context of the text?
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How did the narrator's childhood experiences shape his attitude towards life?
How did the narrator's childhood experiences shape his attitude towards life?
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What was the narrator's relationship with his father like?
What was the narrator's relationship with his father like?
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Why was everyone afraid of Red?
Why was everyone afraid of Red?
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How did Red move through the streets?
How did Red move through the streets?
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What did Red's lieutenants do when he stopped a boy and said 'money'?
What did Red's lieutenants do when he stopped a boy and said 'money'?
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Did Red intentionally dress and walk in a specific manner?
Did Red intentionally dress and walk in a specific manner?
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What made Red look older than his actual age?
What made Red look older than his actual age?
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Why did Red's lieutenants also wear their caps back to front like Red?
Why did Red's lieutenants also wear their caps back to front like Red?
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What skill was Alexander proficient in according to the text?
What skill was Alexander proficient in according to the text?
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How did others react to Alexander's courage, including his father?
How did others react to Alexander's courage, including his father?
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What distinguished Alexander from working as a lieutenant in the Greek army?
What distinguished Alexander from working as a lieutenant in the Greek army?
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What did Alexander try to master that bewildered others?
What did Alexander try to master that bewildered others?
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In what way did Alexander demonstrate his courage with Bucephalus?
In what way did Alexander demonstrate his courage with Bucephalus?
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What was a key factor in Alexander's ability to ride any horse masterfully?
What was a key factor in Alexander's ability to ride any horse masterfully?
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What method did the narrator use to defeat Red in the fight?
What method did the narrator use to defeat Red in the fight?
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What did the narrator realize after defeating Red?
What did the narrator realize after defeating Red?
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What did the narrator learn about being a poet from the encounter with Red?
What did the narrator learn about being a poet from the encounter with Red?
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What does the term 'Ju-ju' refer to in the context of the text?
What does the term 'Ju-ju' refer to in the context of the text?
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What was Red's reaction after he was defeated by the narrator?
What was Red's reaction after he was defeated by the narrator?
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What skill did the narrator use to disarm Red during their fight?
What skill did the narrator use to disarm Red during their fight?
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