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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. Durango Street offers hope that a dangerous gang is able to become a benign social organization how?
(a) With no outside intervention necessary.
(b) With help from sports figures.
(c) Members going to prison or outgrowing their youth.
(d) With outside intervention.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Rufus meet at the bus depot?

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

3. After the cop finishes questioning Rufus and his sister, what does Rufus do?

4. What does Rufus do to stall for time at the grocery?

5. En route to the store, kids in a car with a "Gassers" sticker throw what at Rufus?

(see the answer key)

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