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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who dies in the last gang rumble?

2. What kind of temper does Rusty-James usually have?

3. Where does Rusty-James spend the rest of the day after he leaves Steve's?

4. After leaving the skin flick, to what kind of bar do Rusty-James, Steve, and Motorcycle Boy go?

5. What kind of movie does Motorcycle Boy buy for Steve and Rusty-James to see?

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

Rusty-James is the protagonist of "Rumble Fish." He may also be an anti-hero. Do you think he is a protagonist or anti-hero? Find descriptions from the text to support your answer and to provide evidence for your opinion.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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