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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 22-24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Rufus recognizes he is moving dangerously fast in his plan to make a truce with other gangs, but reminds himself of what?
(a) Ernie Brown moves just as fast on the football field.
(b) He needs to move quickly to stay ahead of the Gassers.
(c) He cannot back down now that he has proposed his plan.
(d) Progress requires that he take some risk.

2. Where is the next Moors meeting held following Bantu leaving?
(a) The roof on Baby Gibson's apartment building.
(b) Fat Boy's.
(c) Rufus' house.
(d) The Happy Spot.

3. As soon as Rufus makes his pledge and shakes Bantu's hand, what transpires next?
(a) Except for Tantu and Baby Gibson, the Moors start beating on Rufus.
(b) Except for Baby Gibson, the Moors start beating on Rufus.
(c) Except for Tantu, the Moors start beating on Rufus.
(d) Bantu, Baby Gibson, and the other Moors start beating on Rufus.

4. How do the gang members reflect their vote for Rufus to join the Moors?
(a) Bottle caps.
(b) Standing and sitting.
(c) Lit matches.
(d) Show of hands.

5. Who does Rufus threaten directly in the alley while defending himself with the broken bottle by putting the glass shard toward this individual's chest?
(a) Rascal.
(b) Dukie.
(c) Tojo.
(d) Simon.

Short Answer Questions

1. Rufus initially borrows a knife he purposely drops, while Bantu does what?

2. Rufus desires to make a truce with the other gangs in the city so the Moors can then do what?

3. Rufus thinks his father is John Henry until he is how old?

4. What is the final tally in the vote regarding Rufus joining the Moors?

5. Rufus manages to hold his own against Bantu, forcing him to drop his knife, and then what?

(see the answer key)

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