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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. After leaving the pet store, what does Motorcycle Boy do when he and Rusty-James get home?

3. Who does Rusty-James want to see from the front booth?

4. Who does Rusty-James say he will look like when he gets older?

5. Where does Rusty-James go after he wakes up with a bad headache?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Explain why, and how, Rusty-James succeeds in reaching his goal of becoming like his brother, Motorcycle Boy, by novel's end. Find descriptions from the text to support your answer and to provide evidence for your opinion.

Essay Topic 3

The theme of alienation is prevalent throughout the novel. Select one of the major characters and explain how they experience alienation, and in what manner. Find descriptions from the text to support your answer and to provide evidence for your opinion.

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