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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. As soon as Rufus makes his pledge and shakes Bantu's hand, what transpires next?
(a) Except for Tantu, the Moors start beating on Rufus.
(b) Except for Tantu and Baby Gibson, the Moors start beating on Rufus.
(c) Except for Baby Gibson, the Moors start beating on Rufus.
(d) Bantu, Baby Gibson, and the other Moors start beating on Rufus.

2. What topic does Mr. Rubio slyly try to introduce into the conversation?
(a) Quarterbacks.
(b) Centers.
(c) Halfbacks.
(d) Fullbacks.

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

4. Rufus is wearing _________ as he leaves Pine Valley.
(a) Comfortable semi-dress clothes.
(b) An ill-fitting exit outfit.
(c) Jeans, a T-shirt, and sneakers.
(d) His Boy Scout uniform.

5. Where is the new home Rufus' parole officer takes him to?
(a) Pinehurst Street.
(b) Durango Valley Street.
(c) Teagardent Street.
(d) Durango Street.

Short Answer Questions

1. While Rufus is still stalling in the store, a boy with red hair enters to do what?

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

3. Rufus recognizes he is moving dangerously fast in his plan to make a truce with other gangs, but reminds himself of what?

4. Rufus thinks his father is John Henry until he is how old?

5. Mr. Rubio announces that Rufus will be going home when?

Short Essay Questions

1. At the beginning of the novel, during his weekly meeting with Rufus Henry, how does social worker Mr. Rubio attempt to let Rufus know he is aware of his Ernie Brown scrapbook?

2. After the police officer who pulls them over for questioning lets them go, what does Rufus Henry tell his sister as they continue to the grocery?

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. Before leaving the crafts center, how does Rufus Henry manage to embarrass himself when Alex Robbins attempts to find out if the Moors have an interest in watching the Marauders practice?

5. Why is it that members of the Gassers gang all have the same hair color?

6. 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?

7. In Chapters 4-6, how is it that author Frank Bonham focuses upon crafting Rufus Henry's character?

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

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

10. How does Rufus Henry deal with Idell subsequent to Rufus' fight with Bantu Motley?

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