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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of story is "Rumble Fish?"
(a) A horror story.
(b) A short story.
(c) A novella.
(d) A frame story.

2. Why does Patty say she is angry with Rusty-James?
(a) He came by when her mother was gone.
(b) He is drunk.
(c) He is dirty.
(d) He is late.

3. Who does Rusty-James meet from his past?
(a) Motorcycle Boy.
(b) Midget.
(c) Biff.
(d) Steve.

4. What profession is Steve pursuing?
(a) Lawyer.
(b) Writer.
(c) Teacher.
(d) Doctor.

5. What subject does Rusty-James say is not his strong point?
(a) Math.
(b) English.
(c) Reading.
(d) Geometry.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rusty-James have difficulty doing?

2. Why does Rusty-James slam his fist onto the table?

3. Who reminds the boys that they had stopped all this "cowboys and Indians crap"?

4. What does Patty do when her mother is at work?

5. Where is Rusty-James at the onset of the novel?

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