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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As soon as Rufus makes his pledge and shakes Bantu's hand, what transpires next?
(a) Except for Baby Gibson, the Moors start beating on Rufus.
(b) Except for Tantu, the Moors start beating on Rufus.
(c) Except for Tantu and Baby Gibson, the Moors start beating on Rufus.
(d) Bantu, Baby Gibson, and the other Moors start beating on Rufus.

2. Rufus thinks his father is John Henry until he is how old?
(a) 12.
(b) 9.
(c) 11.
(d) 10.

3. What does Rufus ask the president of Baby's gang for?
(a) Entry into the Moors to conduct burglaries.
(b) Entry into the Moors for drug access.
(c) Entry into the Moors to help steal cars.
(d) Entry into the Moors for protection.

4. The cop stopping the Gassers car remembers seeing one of the boys at the station several times using what name?
(a) Rufus Henry.
(b) Robert Jones.
(c) Henry Jones.
(d) Simon Jones.

5. Why does the cop let the Gassers carload go?
(a) He is about to get off his shift.
(b) There is no law against cruising.
(c) There is no curfew for teenagers.
(d) He is receiving a dispatch to another urgent call.

6. En route to the store, kids in a car with a "Gassers" sticker throw what at Rufus?
(a) A sack of dirty diapers.
(b) A sack of empty bottles.
(c) A sack of chains.
(d) A sack of broken bricks.

7. Rufus' mother says Rufus may take his sister along to the store, but his brother must stay behind to do what?
(a) Get ready for bed.
(b) Feed the dog and the fish.
(c) Clean his room.
(d) Protect her.

8. What is the final tally in the vote regarding Rufus joining the Moors?
(a) All but 5 in favor.
(b) All but 4 in favor.
(c) All but 2 in favor.
(d) All but 3 in favor.

9. Upon learning Leeroy is the Moors' new president, Bantu does what?
(a) Proceeds to beat Leeroy up.
(b) Proceeds to attack Leeroy with a broken bottle.
(c) Proceeds to beat Rufus up.
(d) Leaves the Moors to join the Gassers.

10. The grocery owner tells Rufus to do what as he stalls?
(a) Take his time.
(b) Hurry up.
(c) Listen to the ball game on the radio.
(d) Watch out for "Gassers" kids lurking outside.

11. Rufus desires to make a truce with the other gangs in the city so the Moors can then do what?
(a) Make a truce with the Gassers.
(b) Fight the Gassers and eventually gain control of all the gangs.
(c) Fight the Gassers and use another gang for an alibi.
(d) Fight the Gassers with another team backing the Moors up.

12. Who are Rufus' siblings who greet him?
(a) Janice, Curtis.
(b) Janet, Custer.
(c) Janet, Curtis.
(d) Janet, Cutler.

13. Who convinces the other Moors members to allow him to speak as their representative to Alex Robbins?
(a) Whitey James.
(b) Rufus.
(c) Richard Motley.
(d) Baby Gibson.

14. Before getting off the bus from Pine Valley, where is it Rufus imagines running away to?
(a) Alaska.
(b) Africa.
(c) Alabama.
(d) South America.

15. How does Rufus learn that Ernie Brown is being traded to Coast City's team?
(a) The television.
(b) The radio.
(c) A magazine.
(d) The newspaper.

Short Answer Questions

1. Rufus emerges out of the conflict with Bantu a leader who truly deserves what?

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

3. After settling alone in his room, Rufus makes sure his Ernie Brown scrapbook is where?

4. How do the gang members reflect their vote for Rufus to join the Moors?

5. Where is it Mr. Rubio informs Rufus his mother has moved to?

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