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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. The Moors begin to climb up a chain-link fence but don't make it over before what?
(a) The Gassers are catching up.
(b) The Gassers corner them.
(c) The Gassers catch them and pull them down to fight.
(d) They see the Gassers not too far off.

2. Where does Rufus tell the Moors the gun will be hidden?
(a) Below the floor boards.
(b) In an air vent.
(c) Behind the furnace.
(d) In an elevator shaft.

3. Upon seeing smoke and smelling burning rubber, Alex Robbins and Rufus have the band's leader make what announcement?
(a) The motor on the air conditioning unit is overheating.
(b) There is no fire, only some overheated electrical band equipment.
(c) Someone has thrown some rubber in the furnace.
(d) Someone has ignited a smoke bomb in the basement.

4. What does Rufus claim about the Ernie Brown scrapbook?
(a) He does not know anything.
(b) It belongs to his younger sister.
(c) It belongs to his younger brother.
(d) It was stolen from him.

5. Rufus escorts his siblings where for safety on the day he plans a confrontation with the Gassers?
(a) Theater.
(b) Youth center.
(c) Playground.
(d) School.

Short Answer Questions

1. For roughing up Rufus' sister and cutting off one of her pigtails, Alex Robbins encourages her family to do what?

2. What is Rufus feeling regarding the scrapbook incident when he encounters the Moors at the Happy Place?

3. What are the Moors doing while they are hanging out after Rufus has told them about his "mystery sniper" plan?

4. Why is Alex Robbins suspicious when he learns of the Moors' plan to hold a graduation celebration?

5. When the Gassers escape toward their car, Rufus yells out what?

Short Essay Questions

1. After they trip over the wire running between the two sheds, what causes the Gassers to think they are hearing guns firing?

2. While hanging out at Baby Gibson's building getting drunk and telling stories, what does Rufus Henry realize?

3. What happens when Rufus Henry sees that the Gassers' dates are no longer present?

4. What plan does Rufus Henry describe to the Moors as to how he intends to use the rifle?

5. What does Ernie Brown suggest the boys begin in the projects?

6. What happens when Simon Jones takes Rufus Henry's scrapbook from a bag and asks Ernie Brown to autograph it?

7. What are some of Rufus Henry's observations when he arrives at the Marauders' training camp with his gang for the first time?

8. What happens when Willie takes the Moors to see the gun he has obtained?

9. What is Alex Robbins' reaction when the Moors tell him they desire to host a black-tie event at a local hall, including several hundred guests as well as police presence?

10. What happens when Rufus Henry, feeling embarrassed regarding the Ernie Brown scrapbook incident, meets up with his gang at the Happy Place?

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