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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16-18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Rufus' mother tell him took place regarding her marriage to Ernie Brown?
(a) His parents have it annulled after a few weeks, he goes to college.
(b) It lasts a few months, his parents have it annulled, he goes to college.
(c) It lasts nearly a year, his parents have it annulled, he goes to college.
(d) It lasts only 2 weeks, his parents have it annulled, he goes to college.

2. When the Gassers surround Rufus in an alley, Rufus breaks a bottle of ________ to defend himself with the glass.
(a) Catsup.
(b) Whiskey.
(c) Milk.
(d) Soda.

3. Where does Alex Robbins initially locate the Moors?
(a) Outside the Happy Spot taco stand.
(b) On the street outside the apartments where Baby lives.
(c) On top of the apartment building where Baby lives.
(d) Outside the Fat Boy's drive-in.

4. Rufus runs up to the phone booth where Simon routinely waits for calls and does what?
(a) Cuts Simon's hair with a knife.
(b) Strikes Simon with his club.
(c) Punches Simon.
(d) Kicks Simon with his steel-tipped boots.

5. Rufus initially borrows a knife he purposely drops, while Bantu does what?
(a) Slashes Rufus' arm with his knife.
(b) Slashes Leeroy's arm with his knife.
(c) Slashes Rufus' face with his knife.
(d) Slashes Leeroy's chest with his knife.

Short Answer Questions

1. Rufus recognizes he is moving dangerously fast in his plan to make a truce with other gangs, but reminds himself of what?

2. Whitey drives Rufus to the home of Pelican Smith, leader of what rival gang?

3. It is noted that it is safer for Rufus to keep from using a knife in the confrontation from what standpoint?

4. Upon learning Leeroy is the Moors' new president, Bantu does what?

5. His sister advises Rufus she wants him to do what after the Gassers rough her up and cut her hair?

(see the answer key)

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