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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What name does Rusty-James' father call him?
(a) Russel-James.
(b) Son.
(c) Motorcycle Junior.
(d) James.

2. In Chapter 5, what worries Rusty-James when he arrives home after being out all night?
(a) His brother.
(b) His father's temper.
(c) That his cut is infected.
(d) Patty.

3. What one thing so worries Rusty-James that he cannot think about his future?
(a) Money.
(b) Cars.
(c) Fighting.
(d) Grades.

4. Of what gang is Motorcycle Boy the president?
(a) The Boys.
(b) The Jets.
(c) The Packers.
(d) The Crips.

5. What does Patty do when she see Rusty-James at Benny's?
(a) She walks right by him.
(b) She screams at him.
(c) She hugs him.
(d) She kisses him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who shows up white-faced at Benny's after school?

2. What profession is Steve pursuing?

3. What does Rusty-James' father give him?

4. Why does Rusty-James allow Steve to say the things he does?

5. What does Rusty-James think the picture of Motorcycle Boy resembles?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 10, why does Rusty-James believe that everything has changed?

2. After locating a former gang member, what important fact does Rusty-James learn about Motorcycle Boy?

3. Why is it important for Rusty-James to be with crowds of people?

4. Why is Motorcycle Boy hard of hearing and color blind?

5. What does Rusty-James' bad grammar and slang tell the reader about his character?

6. What is important about Steve's behavior in the city in Chapter 7?

7. Why does Rusty-James leave at midnight to go out with Smokey and his cousin?

8. What angers Rusty-James when the others begin talking about Motorcycle Boy?

9. Why does Rusty-James' father believe that Motorcycle Boy is not crazy?

10. Why is Motorcycle Boy's explanation about why Rusty-James does not like to be alone an eye opening experience for Rusty-James?

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