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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Rufus is telling the Moors tales of his crimes landing him in detention as he realizes what about his "mystery sniper" plan?

2. Where does Rufus tell the Moors the gun will be hidden?

3. When Simon tells Ernie Brown that Rufus keeps his scrapbook that he calls his dream book, Rufus tackles and wrestles Simon until when?

4. As the Gassers run in fear, the Moors exit their hideouts and do what?

5. Rufus notices what about Ernie Brown and himself when he initially meets him?

Short Essay Questions

1. At the playground while the Moors are awaiting the arrival of Alex Robbins for a 7 p.m. meeting, two girls approach them in the dark and propose what?

2. What do Sergeant Starkey and Alex Robbins discuss in their private conversation subsequent to Rufus Henry destroying Simon Jones' car?

3. What task does Rufus Henry have Idell and Baby Gibson perform in preparation for the rumble with the Gassers?

4. What proposal does Rufus Henry make to the leader of the Aztecs after Pelican Smith says no?

5. What are some of the steps Rufus Henry takes on the day he plans to retaliate against the Gassers?

6. What sort of costs do the Moors encounter when making arrangements for the graduation celebration?

7. How do the Moors prompt the Gassers to chase them to the location they want the attack to take place that evening?

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

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

10. What transpires when Alex Robbins later stops by Rufus Henry's home after the graduation celebration?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain how the rifle is central within Chapters 25-27. How does Willie get the rifle Rufus Henry instructs him to obtain? What problem does Henry encounter with the gun when initially attempting to shoot it? How does Rufus inform Willie he is to resolve the matter? What plan of action does Rufus tell the Moors he intends for them to take with the weapon? What causes Rufus to change his mind regarding this plan? What steps does he take to avoid executing his plan?

Essay Topic 2

Rufus Henry recognizes that he wants to attend college, but to do so requires him to obtain a scholarship. What sports scholarship does Rufus seek? What steps is Rufus following toward achieving that goal? What dietary procedures is he pursuing? What sort of employment does Rufus feel he must obtain in order to develop his muscles?

Essay Topic 3

Because it will be too late in the semester for Rufus Henry to return to school when he moves back in with his mother, his parole officer arranges to obtain employment for him. Why does Rufus' job at Ace Tire and Retread terminate his first day at work? What are the monikers that his supervisor, Mr. Wells, uses in referring to Rufus? Prior to his going on a coffee break, what steps does Rufus take to ensure his employment by Mr. Wells will no longer be continued?

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