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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 football.
(b) Acting like a know-it-all.
(c) Exposing his obsession with sports.
(d) Exposing his obsession with Ernie Brown.

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

3. Mr. Rubio announces that Rufus will be going home when?
(a) In two weeks.
(b) In a week.
(c) In a few days.
(d) Tomorrow.

4. Who does Rufus meet at the bus depot?
(a) Ed Travers.
(b) Baby Gibson.
(c) His mother.
(d) His father.

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

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

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

8. 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) 30 years.
(c) 15 years.
(d) 20 years.

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

10. In the fight among the Moors, author Frank Bonham relies upon a literary archetype - that is, the noble warrior who does what?
(a) Hurts his opponent beyond that necessary, but not too excessive.
(b) Hurts his opponent only when necessary.
(c) Leaves the scene rather than hurt his opponent.
(d) Hurts his opponent far exceeding his superiority.

11. Durango Street offers hope that a dangerous gang is able to become a benign social organization how?
(a) Members going to prison or outgrowing their youth.
(b) With outside intervention.
(c) With no outside intervention necessary.
(d) With help from sports figures.

12. When Rufus asks his mother if she was really married to Ernie Brown, what is her response?
(a) For just over a year, when she turned 16.
(b) For a few months, when she was 18.
(c) For a few months, when she was 16.
(d) For a few months, when she was 17.

13. Dashing into an alley at the end of Chapter 6, what is Rufus looking for?
(a) A stick to defend himself with.
(b) A doorway.
(c) An open window.
(d) A dumpster to hide in.

14. Upon instructing his sister and leaving the store, Rufus does what?
(a) Runs away from his house so the "Gassers" kids do not find his home.
(b) Hangs around outside the store in case the "Gassers" kids return.
(c) Walks slowly down the street to ensure the "Gassers" kids spot him.
(d) Runs another way to ensure the "Gassers" kids do not spot him.

15. After the Moors' initial contact with Alex Robbins, Rufus tells them to show up at the crafts center how?
(a) Early and wearing dark clothes.
(b) Late and wearing dark sunglasses.
(c) Early and wearing dark sunglasses.
(d) On time and wearing dark sunglasses.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who convinces the other Moors members to allow him to speak as their representative to Alex Robbins?

2. When the Gassers surround Rufus in an alley, Rufus breaks a bottle of ________ to defend himself with the glass.

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

4. The meetings Rufus has with Mr. Rubio transpire when?

5. 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?

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