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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Rufus sees the "Gassers" sticker car being stopped by the police, what does he do?
(a) Pulls his sister into the shadows so the gangsters do not see them.
(b) Turns his sister around to walk back so the gangsters do not see them.
(c) Pulls his sister into a nearby store so the gangsters do not see them.
(d) Splits apart from his sister so the gangsters do not see them.

2. The meetings Rufus has with Mr. Rubio transpire when?
(a) Every two weeks.
(b) Weekly.
(c) Twice a week.
(d) Daily.

3. Concluding his fight with Bantu, Rufus calls for a Moors meeting to be held when?
(a) One week after Bantu leaves the gang.
(b) On Saturday night after Bantu leaves the gang.
(c) Later that night when Bantu leaves the gang.
(d) The day after Bantu leaves the gang.

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

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

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

7. Where does the knife fighting among the Moors take place?
(a) In an alley several blocks from the Happy Spot.
(b) Fat Boy's.
(c) The Happy Spot.
(d) Outside Rufus' house.

8. His first day out of Pine Valley, Rufus has a daydream about what?
(a) Running away to Africa.
(b) Learning to fly aircraft.
(c) Being in a gang fight.
(d) Meeting his former girlfriend.

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

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

11. 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.

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

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

14. Rufus desires to make a truce with the other gangs in the city so the Moors can then do what?
(a) Fight the Gassers and use another gang for an alibi.
(b) Fight the Gassers with another team backing the Moors up.
(c) Make a truce with the Gassers.
(d) Fight the Gassers and eventually gain control of all the gangs.

15. Rufus' winning his fight against Bantu without inflicting the severe damage a knife brings with it symbolizes what?
(a) Rufus' capacity for noble action is greater than Bantu's.
(b) Rufus' capacity for noble action is equal to Bantu's.
(c) He is unneccessary in beating Bantu once the latter drops his knife.
(d) Rufus' capacity for noble action is less than Bantu's.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Leeroy do as the commotion escalates when Bantu learns Leeroy is the new president?

3. Before getting off the bus from Pine Valley, where is it Rufus imagines running away to?

4. What is Pine Valley Honor Camp?

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

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