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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What promise does Rusty-James make to Patty?
(a) That he will not come over anymore.
(b) That he will love her forever.
(c) That he will marry her.
(d) That he will not fight anymore.

2. What does Motorcycle Boy pour over Rusty-James' cut when they get home?
(a) Water.
(b) Wine.
(c) Beer.
(d) Mouthwash.

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

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

5. What is the name of the skinny, tall kid who tells Rusty-James that Biff is going to kill him?
(a) Benny.
(b) Steve.
(c) Midget.
(d) Smokey.

6. In Chapter 6, who does Rusty-James visit when he arrives at school?
(a) Mr. Harrigan.
(b) The nurse.
(c) The principal.
(d) Patty.

7. What relationship does Biff have with Rusty-James' friends?
(a) They used to be rivals.
(b) They used to be gang allies.
(c) They are family.
(d) They used to be friends.

8. Where is Rusty-James at the beginning of chapter two?
(a) At a restaurant.
(b) At Benny's.
(c) At school.
(d) At home.

9. What does Patty's mother do for a living?
(a) She is a teacher.
(b) She is a nurse.
(c) She is a waitress.
(d) She is a cop.

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

11. What does Coach Ryan offer Rusty-James?
(a) A passing grade.
(b) Five dollars.
(c) A pass to class.
(d) Ten dollars.

12. How does Motorcycle Boy get a motorcycle?
(a) He buys it.
(b) He steals it.
(c) He builds it.
(d) He rents it.

13. What has Cassandra done previously at Rusty-James' school?
(a) Clean classrooms.
(b) Student teach.
(c) Serve food.
(d) Drive school buses.

14. When Patty breaks up with Rusty-James, what happens to his chest?
(a) There is a tightening there.
(b) His chest is fine.
(c) His chest burns.
(d) His chest hurts.

15. What do Rusty-James' father and Motorcycle Boy sometimes do that Rusty-James wishes they would not do?
(a) Talk all night.
(b) Argue.
(c) Sleep.
(d) Drink.

Short Answer Questions

1. What instrument gives Rusty-James a scar?

2. What is the time frame when chapter two begins?

3. Where does Biff want to meet Rusty-James?

4. What is Rusty-James doing at the onset of the novel?

5. What does Rusty-James say will rot your guts?

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