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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Rufus offer to buy with the money he gets when he leaves Pine Valley?
(a) Clothes for his siblings.
(b) Groceries.
(c) Furniture.
(d) Clothes for his mother.

3. What does his parole officer state as a condition of Rufus' parole?
(a) Rufus must stay in his home except to look for work.
(b) Rufus must stay unconnected to any gangs.
(c) Rufus must not drive a motor vehicle except for work.
(d) Rufus must not smoke, drink alcohol, or use narcotics.

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

5. 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.

6. In studying their file, Alex Robbins learns how many of the Moors have their fathers supporting them?
(a) Few.
(b) About half.
(c) Most.
(d) All but two.

7. When Alex Robbins studies the Moors' file, he finds there are how many members, including Rufus?
(a) 13.
(b) 10.
(c) 17.
(d) 15.

8. What is Sergeant Starkey's response when Alex Robbins first stops by the police station and tells him his role is to break up the Moors?
(a) A Moors member is in custody for narcotics possession.
(b) The Moors is a gang with some members in prison.
(c) The leader of the Moors is under arrest, and others are frequently.
(d) The Moors had an initiation for a new member the previous night.

9. Which problems does Rufus admit to Mr. Rubio?
(a) Acne.
(b) Alcoholism.
(c) None.
(d) Narcotics addiction.

10. Where is the next Moors meeting held following Bantu leaving?
(a) The Happy Spot.
(b) Fat Boy's.
(c) The roof on Baby Gibson's apartment building.
(d) Rufus' house.

11. Who convinces the other Moors members to allow him to speak as their representative to Alex Robbins?
(a) Baby Gibson.
(b) Rufus.
(c) Whitey James.
(d) Richard Motley.

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

13. While Rufus is still stalling in the store, a boy with red hair enters to do what?
(a) Look around, then quickly exit.
(b) Look around, then challenge Rufus to a fight.
(c) Take his time looking around, buy cigarettes.
(d) Take his time looking around, buy a soda.

14. What is Pine Valley Honor Camp?
(a) A Boy Scout camp.
(b) A summer camp for inner city youths.
(c) An adult detention center.
(d) A juvenile detention center.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In the fight among the Moors, author Frank Bonham relies upon a literary archetype - that is, the noble warrior who does what?

2. What does Rufus ask the president of Baby's gang for?

3. Aware the Gassers will be looking for him after the broken glass event, Rufus decides he needs to find Baby Gibson for what reason?

4. Upon learning Leeroy is the Moors' new president, Bantu does what?

5. Who tells Bantu the Moors have a new president?

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