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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Rusty-James slam his fist onto the table?
(a) He is angry about Steve's comments.
(b) He has a headache.
(c) He is upset about Motorcycle Boy's being gone.
(d) He is angry about fighting Biff.

2. To what is Rusty-James referring when he says, "...Just one...I like to keep things simple, and God knows even one can be complicated enough."
(a) Women.
(b) Parents.
(c) Friends.
(d) Brothers.

3. How old is Motorcycle Boy?
(a) 16.
(b) 14.
(c) 17.
(d) 25.

4. Why does Rusty-James go to school the day after he is cut with a knife?
(a) Because he has a test.
(b) Because he misses Patty.
(c) Because his friends are there.
(d) Because his father tells him to go.

5. What does Rusty-James find to eat in the apartment?
(a) Bologna.
(b) Bread.
(c) Sardines and crackers.
(d) Cookies.

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

7. What happens to Rusty-James when his attention is diverted from Biff?
(a) Biff passes out.
(b) Biff escapes.
(c) Biff stabs him.
(d) Biff laughs.

8. Who is quiet as they wait for Biff in Chapter 3?
(a) Steve.
(b) Rusty-James.
(c) Motorcycle Boy.
(d) Smokey.

9. Which character's face is beaten into a bloody pulp by Rusty-James in the fight in the lot?
(a) Steve's.
(b) Biff's.
(c) Motorcycle Boy's.
(d) Smokey's.

10. Who is Anita?
(a) Steve's girlfriend.
(b) Rusty-James' friend.
(c) Biff's sister.
(d) Biff's girlfriend.

11. Where does Motorcycle Boy say he has been for the last two weeks?
(a) Reformatory.
(b) Church.
(c) California.
(d) Memphis.

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

13. Why does Rusty-James say his friends should come with him to meet Biff?
(a) He needs them to watch the show.
(b) They will help him fight Biff.
(c) He does not want to be lonely.
(d) Biff is bringing his friends.

14. Where is Rusty-James at the onset of the novel?
(a) The beach.
(b) The reformatory.
(c) The hotel.
(d) The city.

15. What is Rusty-James doing at the onset of the novel?
(a) Sitting on the beach.
(b) Napping.
(c) Smoking.
(d) Drinking.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Motorcycle Boy leaves, why is Rusty-James afraid?

2. At what time does Rusty-James wake up when at Patty's house?

3. What does Rusty-James do to help himself feel better?

4. Whom does Steve want Rusty-James to meet?

5. Who helps get Motorcycle Boy and Rusty-James back to the apartment?

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