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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16-18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Upon instructing his sister and leaving the store, Rufus does what?
(a) Runs away from his house so the "Gassers" kids do not find his home.
(b) Runs another way to ensure the "Gassers" kids do not spot him.
(c) Hangs around outside the store in case the "Gassers" kids return.
(d) Walks slowly down the street to ensure the "Gassers" kids spot him.

2. Rufus manages to hold his own against Bantu, forcing him to drop his knife, and then what?
(a) Beats him semi-conscious.
(b) Beats him unconscious.
(c) Strikes him a number of times quite hard.
(d) Chases him from the scene.

3. What does Rufus do to stall for time at the grocery?
(a) Talks with the owner.
(b) Buys sodas to drink for his sister and himself.
(c) Reads labels.
(d) Talks with the clerk.

4. Rufus' mother says Rufus may take his sister along to the store, but his brother must stay behind to do what?
(a) Clean his room.
(b) Feed the dog and the fish.
(c) Protect her.
(d) Get ready for bed.

5. What does Rufus' mother tell him took place regarding her marriage to Ernie Brown?
(a) It lasts only 2 weeks, his parents have it annulled, he goes to college.
(b) It lasts nearly a year, his parents have it annulled, he goes to college.
(c) His parents have it annulled after a few weeks, he goes to college.
(d) It lasts a few months, his parents have it annulled, he goes to college.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Rufus sees the "Gassers" sticker car being stopped by the police, what does he do?

2. His sister advises Rufus she wants him to do what after the Gassers rough her up and cut her hair?

3. How does Rufus learn that Ernie Brown is being traded to Coast City's team?

4. Aware the Gassers will be looking for him after the broken glass event, Rufus decides he needs to find Baby Gibson for what reason?

5. After the Moors' initial contact with Alex Robbins, Rufus tells them to show up at the crafts center how?

(see the answer key)

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