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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Steve's father do when Steve comes home after 10 o'clock?

2. How does Rusty-James think of Steve now?

3. What reason does Motorcycle Boy give to Rusty-James for not drinking?

4. What does Steve do when he notices what is playing on the screen at the movie?

5. What does Rusty-James do when Smokey tells him he would not be president of the gangs?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

At the onset of the flashback, gang violence has been all but stopped due to Motorcycle Boy. Rusty-James hangs on to the "rules" and becomes furious when the rules are broken. At the same time, Rusty-James wants to be like Motorcycle Boy. Explain how Rusty-James' actions contradict his goal. Find descriptions from the text to support your answer and to provide evidence for your opinion.

Essay Topic 2

Underage drinking, gambling, and smoking are a part of Rusty-James' everyday life. Analyze how these events alter Rusty-James' life and impact his interaction with those around him. How do these indulgences derail his life? Find descriptions from the text to support your answer and to provide evidence for your opinion.

Essay Topic 3

Is Rusty-James' hero worship of his brother, Motorcycle Boy, valid? Does Motorcycle Boy warrant such devout worship from Rusty-James? Why or why not? Find descriptions from the text to support your answer and to provide evidence for your opinion.

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