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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. After the cop finishes questioning Rufus and his sister, what does Rufus do?
(a) Rufus keeps walking quickly with his sister to leave the dark streets.
(b) Rufus continues to walk leisurely with his sister down the street.
(c) Rufus chastises his sister for giving too much information to the cop.
(d) Rufus takes his sister's hand and leads her into a nearby store.

3. The carload of Gassers youths all have red hair as a result of what?
(a) Straightening it with lye.
(b) Straightening it with lye and gasoline.
(c) Straightening it with gasoline.
(d) All being brothers or first cousins.

4. Rufus decides his new tire job will not work the first day, so what does he do?
(a) Ruins the retread machine.
(b) Contacts his parole officer.
(c) Ruins the air compressor.
(d) Ruins the tires.

5. While looking at his scrapbook, what is Rufus thinking?
(a) He is getting a little old to be collecting sports memorabilia.
(b) He will have to research and collect items he did not get while gone.
(c) It is eerie how much he and Ernie Brown look alike.
(d) It is hard to believe how much memorabilia he has.

6. Rufus realizes the Moors must agree to meet Alex Robbins at the crafts room for what reason?
(a) The Moors have to discuss the matter to see if enough of them can go.
(b) Alex Robbins can cause trouble for them with the police.
(c) The official leader of the Moors is still in police custody.
(d) The Moors has to have a majority agree before they make a move.

7. Who are Rufus' siblings who greet him?
(a) Janet, Cutler.
(b) Janet, Custer.
(c) Janice, Curtis.
(d) Janet, Curtis.

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

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

10. Who does Rufus threaten directly in the alley while defending himself with the broken bottle by putting the glass shard toward this individual's chest?
(a) Simon.
(b) Tojo.
(c) Dukie.
(d) Rascal.

11. What does Rufus ask the president of Baby's gang for?
(a) Entry into the Moors to conduct burglaries.
(b) Entry into the Moors for protection.
(c) Entry into the Moors to help steal cars.
(d) Entry into the Moors for drug access.

12. When Rufus first asks Bantu to be allowed to join, his initial response is what?
(a) No.
(b) He will think about it.
(c) He will let the gang members vote on it.
(d) Yes.

13. Upon learning Leeroy is the Moors' new president, Bantu does what?
(a) Proceeds to beat Leeroy up.
(b) Proceeds to attack Leeroy with a broken bottle.
(c) Leaves the Moors to join the Gassers.
(d) Proceeds to beat Rufus up.

14. Why does the cop let the Gassers carload go?
(a) He is about to get off his shift.
(b) He is receiving a dispatch to another urgent call.
(c) There is no curfew for teenagers.
(d) There is no law against cruising.

15. Late on the night of Rufus' Moors initiation, his parole officer calls the Group Service Council as he thinks what?
(a) This agency's success is high and Rufus may benefit.
(b) This agency is Rufus's last hope.
(c) This agency has numerous employment possibilities for Rufus.
(d) This agency may be one of several options for Rufus.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the knife fighting among the Moors take place?

2. Rufus thinks his father is John Henry until he is how old?

3. Sergeant Starkey is doubtful Alex Robbins will be successful in his assignment as the police have been unable to achieve that for how long?

4. As soon as Rufus makes his pledge and shakes Bantu's hand, what transpires next?

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

(see the answer keys)

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