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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Once safely at home following the alley confrontation, Rufus hears his mother doing what?
(a) Talking to his sister.
(b) Talking on the phone.
(c) Crying.
(d) Praying.

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

3. What does Rufus agree to spray-paint on the front door of the Cathedral Heights police station?
(a) "Moors rule".
(b) "Moors is boss".
(c) "Moors is tops".
(d) "Moors is best".

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Mr. Rubio inquires how Rufus feels about his father, and gets what reply?

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

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

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

5. What does his parole officer state as a condition of Rufus' parole?

(see the answer key)

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