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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 22-24.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Alex Robbins tell the Moors his job is?
(a) To help them find jobs.
(b) To keep them from getting into trouble.
(c) To fix their problems.
(d) To help them get through school.

3. Now that Ernie Brown will be nearby, Rufus has a fantasy that he will meet Ernie and what else?
(a) Be recognized as his younger brother.
(b) Be recognized as a skillful passer.
(c) Be recognized as his son.
(d) Be recognized as a skillful receiver.

4. After Rufus strikes Simon at the phone booth, he manages to fend off an attack by whom?
(a) Dick.
(b) Duke.
(c) Dickie.
(d) Dukie.

5. It is noted that it is safer for Rufus to keep from using a knife in the confrontation from what standpoint?
(a) Ethical.
(b) Physical.
(c) Moral.
(d) Legal.

Short Answer Questions

1. After leaving his tire job, where does Rufus go and find Baby Gibson?

2. Rufus' winning his fight against Bantu without inflicting the severe damage a knife brings with it symbolizes what?

3. Rufus desires to make a truce with the other gangs in the city so the Moors can then do what?

4. While Rufus is still stalling in the store, a boy with red hair enters to do what?

5. As the cop approaches Rufus and his sister, what name does Rufus provide as his identification?

(see the answer key)

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