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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. Before Simon leaves the Moors' trap, Rufus advises that if he touches his family ever again, what will happen?

2. When Rufus makes fun of Nonie's and Judy's celebration plans, Nonie responds how?

3. As Ernie Brown is signing autographs, Rufus suddenly notices Simon has arrived carrying a large object in a bag that turns out to be what?

4. What does Rufus notice about the Gassers' dates later?

5. What do Rufus and his mother do in response to Alex Robbins' recommendation regarding the pigtail being cut off?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

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

3. 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?

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

5. Why does Rufus Henry go to the residence of the leader of the Bloods, Pelican Smith?

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

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

8. What happens when Rufus Henry comes out of the back office after calling for fire department assistance?

9. How do the Moors get the Gassers to the location where they trip and fall over?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In what ways does Rufus Henry display his cleverness in retaliating against the Gassers for attacking his sister? What sort of trap does he set up? How does he get them to fall into that trap? What reward do the Moors achieve? What risk do they take? How wise is it on Rufus' part to take such a risk?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Chapters 16-18 afford an exciting section to read. Frank Bonham offers details frugally as a means of creating suspense. What tidbits of information does the author supply to spark reader curiosity? What aspects does the reader wonder about in terms of the role they will play in the Moors' attack on the Gassers? What mysteries does the author leave in this section?

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