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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. How old is Rusty-James at the onset of chapter two?

2. Where does Rusty-James go at midnight?

3. What does Rusty-James think he is going to do when Patty breaks up with him?

4. Who is Rusty-James' girlfriend?

5. According to Rusty-James, in what kind of classes is he enrolled?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Rusty-James expelled from school?

2. In Chapter 9, how has Rusty-James' vision of Motorcycle Boy changed since the prior night?

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

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

5. Why does Steve worry about everyone coming to witness the fight between Rusty-James and Biff?

6. How does the author create suspense?

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

8. What does Motorcycle Boy mean when he tells Steve, "loyalty is his only vice?"

9. What is Rusty-James' driving motivation?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the symbolism of Motorcycle Boy's color blindness? Explain how the author uses this handicap to reveal aspects of his character. Find descriptions from the text to support your answer and to provide evidence for your opinion.

Essay Topic 2

The role of women in "Rumble Fish" is one of disappointment and negativity. Select one of the female characters (e.g., Cassandra, Patty, Motorcycle Boy's and Rusty-James' mom,) and define how their representation is a reflection of Rusty-James' attitude. Find descriptions from the text to support your answer and to provide evidence for your opinion.

Essay Topic 3

In"Rumble Fish," Rusty-James describes Steve as a sincere rabbit. What is the significance of the metaphor? What does it reveal about Steve as a character? What does the author want to convey about both Rusty-James and Steve? Find descriptions from the text to support your answer and to provide evidence for your opinion.

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