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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Upon instructing his sister and leaving the store, Rufus does what?
(a) Runs another way to ensure the "Gassers" kids do not 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) Walks slowly down the street to ensure the "Gassers" kids spot him.

3. Mr. Rubio inquires how Rufus feels about his father, and gets what reply?
(a) He does not ever recall meeting the man.
(b) He was told the man died in war.
(c) He was told the man died in an accident.
(d) He was told the man left home when Rufus was an infant.

4. 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.

5. His first day out of Pine Valley, Rufus has a daydream about what?
(a) Running away to Africa.
(b) Meeting his former girlfriend.
(c) Learning to fly aircraft.
(d) Being in a gang fight.

Short Answer Questions

1. Bonham shows that an unsafe environment can lead teens into gang violence as they group together for what purpose?

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

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

4. What does Rufus offer to buy with the money he gets when he leaves Pine Valley?

5. Rufus is wearing _________ as he leaves Pine Valley.

(see the answer key)

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