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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Rufus' younger brother say he is interested in joining?
(a) The Moors.
(b) The Durangos.
(c) The Little Warriors.
(d) The Gassers.

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

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

4. When the Gassers surround Rufus in an alley, Rufus breaks a bottle of ________ to defend himself with the glass.
(a) Milk.
(b) Soda.
(c) Whiskey.
(d) Catsup.

5. 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) 30 years.
(b) 25 years.
(c) 20 years.
(d) 15 years.

Short Answer Questions

1. Rufus realizes the Moors must agree to meet Alex Robbins at the crafts room for what reason?

2. What is the final tally in the vote regarding Rufus joining the Moors?

3. Rufus' winning his fight against Bantu without inflicting the severe damage a knife brings with it symbolizes what?

4. What is Pine Valley Honor Camp?

5. Rufus desires to make a truce with the other gangs in the city so the Moors can then do what?

Short Essay Questions

1. While still at the crafts center, what is Rufus Henry's response when Alex Robbins suggests the Moors elect a president for their social club?

2. What does Rufus Henry do when Alex Robbins finds the Moors boys for the first time?

3. Later on the evening that Rufus Henry accepts membership into the Moors gang, why is it that Ed Travers makes a call on Rufus' behalf?

4. How is it that Rufus Henry displays his practical side when initially encountering the Gassers gang?

5. Why is the house in the Durango Housing Project not one in which Rufus Henry will feel at home?

6. What transpires when Rufus Henry initially meets up with the other Moors members at the crafts room at the Walnut Street playground to meet Alex Robbins?

7. What are some of the things Alex Robbins from the Group Service Council learns upon studying the Moors' police file on the morning following the call he receives from Ed Travers?

8. How does the knife fight between Bantu Motley and Rufus Henry proceed?

9. What Is Rufus Henry's recollection of his mother first telling him about her marriage to Ernie Brown?

10. In the meeting following his fight with Bantu Motley, what does Rufus Henry suggest regarding how the Moors should deal with the Gassers?

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