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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While holding the broken bottle in defense, what does Rufus say he is demanding the Gassers' car keys for?
(a) Throwing them in the sewer.
(b) Stealing their car.
(c) Locking them in the car's trunk.
(d) Keeping them so they cannot chase him.

2. 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) Dukie.
(b) Tojo.
(c) Simon.
(d) Rascal.

3. As the cop approaches Rufus and his sister, what name does Rufus provide as his identification?
(a) Rufus Henry.
(b) Robert Smith.
(c) Robert Jones.
(d) Ralph James.

4. When Alex Robbins incorrectly relates some of Ernie Brown's stats, Rufus corrects him and then is embarrassed for what reason?
(a) Exposing his obsession with sports.
(b) Exposing his obsession with football.
(c) Exposing his obsession with Ernie Brown.
(d) Acting like a know-it-all.

5. What is the name of the team Ernie Brown is being traded to in Coast City?
(a) The Mavericks.
(b) The Miners.
(c) The Mariners.
(d) The Marauders.

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

7. In their initial contact, where does Alex Robbins ask the Moors to meet him later that same evening?
(a) The crafts room at the Chestnut Street playground.
(b) The crafts room at the Walnut Street playground.
(c) The crafts room at the Durango Street playground.
(d) The crafts room at the Teagarden Street playground.

8. After settling alone in his room, Rufus makes sure his Ernie Brown scrapbook is where?
(a) On the floor under his dresser beneath the bottom drawer.
(b) Under his bed.
(c) Between the mattress and the bedspring.
(d) On his top closet shelf.

9. Rufus' mother says Rufus may take his sister along to the store, but his brother must stay behind to do what?
(a) Feed the dog and the fish.
(b) Protect her.
(c) Clean his room.
(d) Get ready for bed.

10. Sergeant Starkey is doubtful Alex Robbins will be successful in his assignment as the police have been unable to achieve that for how long?
(a) 25 years.
(b) 15 years.
(c) 30 years.
(d) 20 years.

11. The other Moors members, who all had been beaten by Bantu when they joined the gang, now seem what?
(a) Pleased.
(b) Relieved.
(c) Afraid.
(d) Unemotional.

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

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

14. What does Rufus tell his mother he really wants to become?
(a) A computer programmer.
(b) A pilot.
(c) A teacher.
(d) A football coach.

15. How does Rufus learn that Ernie Brown is being traded to Coast City's team?
(a) A magazine.
(b) The radio.
(c) The newspaper.
(d) The television.

Short Answer Questions

1. Now that Ernie Brown will be nearby, Rufus has a fantasy that he will meet Ernie and what else?

2. Rufus manages to hold his own against the boys' attacks during his initiation until what?

3. What does Rufus agree to spray-paint on the front door of the Cathedral Heights police station?

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

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

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