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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. Pelican does what in response to the proposal Rufus makes to him?

2. How does Sergeant Starkey know the Moors members have been in a fight when they come in for questioning?

3. The police offer arrests Simon for what charge?

4. While participating in the event, Rufus has a bad feeling about __________.

5. Rufus tells the Moors he plans for each to take turns as "the mystery sniper" shooting from what location?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What takes place when Rufus Henry notices the arrival of Simon Jones and his date?

5. On Friday night of the graduation celebration, what does Rufus Henry observe as he makes his way to the event with his date?

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

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

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

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

10. After Alex Robbins arrives for the 7 p.m. meeting with the Moors at the playground, what does he tell them regarding the Gassers accompanying them to the Marauders' training camp?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What are the positives and the negatives of how Rufus Henry deals with Willie reportedly joining the Gassers gang? Is it wise to lead his gang members to find Willie to beat him out of the Moors? Is it noble on Rufus' part to stop the attack because he believed him, or simply useful because it was a convenient way to obtain a rifle? Is it wise on Rufus' part to seek out a firearm?

Essay Topic 2

How do the violent events that transpire in the early part of Frank Bonham's novel compare with those in the concluding chapters? What is the mood the author has set by the conclusion of the novel? Is Rufus Henry comfortable in his selecting correct action versus gang violence? How does the protagonist appear to feel as he makes future plans with his mother and Alex Robbins in the final scene?

Essay Topic 3

Spell out why sections cut from a hose and filled with sand represent for Rufus Henry a powerful symbol. How do empty hose pieces reflect caution on his part? How do sand-filled hose sections depict lack of caution on the part of his fellow gang members? Why does Rufus turn Judy Williams and Nonie Emrey away when they offer assistance? What is Rufus fearful of?

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