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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7-9.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Dashing into an alley at the end of Chapter 6, what is Rufus looking for?
(a) A dumpster to hide in.
(b) A stick to defend himself with.
(c) An open window.
(d) A doorway.

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

4. What topic does Mr. Rubio slyly try to introduce into the conversation?
(a) Halfbacks.
(b) Fullbacks.
(c) Centers.
(d) Quarterbacks.

5. What does Rufus offer to buy with the money he gets when he leaves Pine Valley?
(a) Groceries.
(b) Clothes for his siblings.
(c) Clothes for his mother.
(d) Furniture.

Short Answer Questions

1. While holding the broken bottle in defense, what does Rufus say he is demanding the Gassers' car keys for?

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

3. Once safely at home following the alley confrontation, Rufus hears his mother doing what?

4. Mr. Rubio announces that Rufus will be going home when?

5. Rufus' mother says Rufus may take his sister along to the store, but his brother must stay behind to do what?

(see the answer key)

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