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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Dashing into an alley at the end of Chapter 6, what is Rufus looking for?
(a) A doorway.
(b) An open window.
(c) A stick to defend himself with.
(d) A dumpster to hide in.

2. Late on the night of Rufus' Moors initiation, his parole officer calls the Group Service Council as he thinks what?
(a) This agency is Rufus's last hope.
(b) This agency may be one of several options for Rufus.
(c) This agency's success is high and Rufus may benefit.
(d) This agency has numerous employment possibilities for Rufus.

3. Which two Moors members does Alex Robbins learn exhibit high potential?
(a) Rufus and Richard Motley.
(b) Rufus and Whitey James.
(c) Rufus and Baby Gibson.
(d) Rufus and Simon Jones.

4. In the fight among the Moors, author Frank Bonham relies upon a literary archetype - that is, the noble warrior who does what?
(a) Hurts his opponent only when necessary.
(b) Hurts his opponent beyond that necessary, but not too excessive.
(c) Hurts his opponent far exceeding his superiority.
(d) Leaves the scene rather than hurt his opponent.

5. 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.

6. The other Moors members, who all had been beaten by Bantu when they joined the gang, now seem what?
(a) Relieved.
(b) Pleased.
(c) Unemotional.
(d) Afraid.

7. What is the name of the team Ernie Brown is being traded to in Coast City?
(a) The Mavericks.
(b) The Mariners.
(c) The Marauders.
(d) The Miners.

8. Now that Ernie Brown will be nearby, Rufus has a fantasy that he will meet Ernie and what else?
(a) Be recognized as his younger brother.
(b) Be recognized as his son.
(c) Be recognized as a skillful passer.
(d) Be recognized as a skillful receiver.

9. This first time he has their car keys, Rufus has the Gassers get into their car and he leaves the keys for them where?
(a) At the Happy Spot taco stand.
(b) At the Fat Boy's drive-in.
(c) With the owner of the grocery store.
(d) At the other end of the alley.

10. Where is it Mr. Rubio informs Rufus his mother has moved to?
(a) Durango County.
(b) The Town of Durango.
(c) The City of Durango.
(d) The Durango Housing Project.

11. When Alex Robbins studies the Moors' file, he finds there are how many members, including Rufus?
(a) 13.
(b) 10.
(c) 15.
(d) 17.

12. The grocery owner tells Rufus to do what as he stalls?
(a) Hurry up.
(b) Take his time.
(c) Listen to the ball game on the radio.
(d) Watch out for "Gassers" kids lurking outside.

13. Aware the Gassers will be looking for him after the broken glass event, Rufus decides he needs to find Baby Gibson for what reason?
(a) He can get him out of town.
(b) He is a member of the Moors gang.
(c) He is a member of the Durangos gang.
(d) He can get him a gun.

14. In studying their file, Alex Robbins learns how many of the Moors have their fathers supporting them?
(a) Most.
(b) Few.
(c) About half.
(d) All but two.

15. Before getting off the bus from Pine Valley, where is it Rufus imagines running away to?
(a) Africa.
(b) South America.
(c) Alabama.
(d) Alaska.

Short Answer Questions

1. The cop stopping the Gassers car remembers seeing one of the boys at the station several times using what name?

2. En route to the store, kids in a car with a "Gassers" sticker throw what at Rufus?

3. Mr. Rubio announces that Rufus will be going home when?

4. The carload of Gassers youths all have red hair as a result of what?

5. Rufus manages to hold his own against the boys' attacks during his initiation until what?

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