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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. After Rufus strikes Simon at the phone booth, he manages to fend off an attack by whom?

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

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

4. Rufus attempts to load ammunition into the rifle, but why is he unable to?

5. Rufus runs up to the phone booth where Simon routinely waits for calls and does what?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Rufus Henry learn when he returns home and discovers Alex Robbins is there?

2. What happens when Simon Jones tells Ernie Brown that Rufus Henry maintains a scrapbook on Ernie?

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

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

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 does Ernie Brown suggest the boys begin in the projects?

7. 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?

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

9. What is Rufus Henry's reaction the next time Nonie Emrey and Judy Williams discuss the Moors sponsoring a graduation celebration?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Frank Bonham uses a literary archetype in the fight scene between Rufus Henry and Bantu. That is, Rufus as the noble warrior only hurting his opponent as necessary. Elaborate on Bonham's use of this technique. Consider why Rufus avoids use of a knife. What are the legal aspects? What position does emerging from the confrontation as the winner without inflicting severe harm symbolize? What does Rufus come out from the fight as in terms of leadership? What is Rufus truly deserving of from his fellow Moors?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

In Chapters 4-6, Frank Bonham focuses on characterization of Rufus Henry. What sort of definable character does Bonham craft Rufus into? How is he displayed to be a dreamer? How is he shown to have a strong practical side? How do Rufus' age and the environment he has come from come into play?

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