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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is the new home Rufus' parole officer takes him to?
(a) Teagardent Street.
(b) Pinehurst Street.
(c) Durango Street.
(d) Durango Valley Street.

2. As Rufus sees the "Gassers" sticker car being stopped by the police, what does he do?
(a) Pulls his sister into a nearby store so the gangsters do not see them.
(b) Splits apart from his sister so the gangsters do not see them.
(c) Turns his sister around to walk back so the gangsters do not see them.
(d) Pulls his sister into the shadows so the gangsters do not see them.

3. Upon instructing his sister and leaving the store, Rufus does what?
(a) Walks slowly down the street to ensure the "Gassers" kids spot him.
(b) Hangs around outside the store in case the "Gassers" kids return.
(c) Runs away from his house so the "Gassers" kids do not find his home.
(d) Runs another way to ensure the "Gassers" kids do not spot him.

4. Bonham shows that an unsafe environment can lead teens into gang violence as they group together for what purpose?
(a) Friendship.
(b) Camaraderie.
(c) Feeling "cool".
(d) Protection.

5. Mr. Rubio announces that Rufus will be going home when?
(a) In a week.
(b) In two weeks.
(c) Tomorrow.
(d) In a few days.

Short Answer Questions

1. What topic does Mr. Rubio slyly try to introduce into the conversation?

2. As the cop approaches Rufus and his sister, what name does Rufus provide as his identification?

3. The cop stopping the Gassers car remembers seeing one of the boys at the station several times using what name?

4. What does Rufus' younger brother say he is interested in joining?

5. Subsequent to the sack-throwing incident, a police officer pulls up and asks what of Rufus and his sister?

(see the answer key)

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