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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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 Durangos gang.
(c) He can get him a gun.
(d) He is a member of the Moors gang.

3. Who are Rufus' siblings who greet him?
(a) Janice, Curtis.
(b) Janet, Curtis.
(c) Janet, Cutler.
(d) Janet, Custer.

4. Rufus emerges out of the conflict with Bantu a leader who truly deserves what?
(a) The honor and respect of his fellow Moors.
(b) The impertinence and esteem of his fellow Moors.
(c) The lament and honor of his fellow Moors.
(d) The respect and contempt of his fellow Moors.

5. What does his parole officer state as a condition of Rufus' parole?
(a) Rufus must stay in his home except to look for work.
(b) Rufus must not smoke, drink alcohol, or use narcotics.
(c) Rufus must not drive a motor vehicle except for work.
(d) Rufus must stay unconnected to any gangs.

6. In their initial contact, where does Alex Robbins ask the Moors to meet him later that same evening?
(a) The crafts room at the Walnut Street playground.
(b) The crafts room at the Durango Street playground.
(c) The crafts room at the Chestnut Street playground.
(d) The crafts room at the Teagarden Street playground.

7. Who tells Bantu the Moors have a new president?
(a) Idell.
(b) Leeroy.
(c) Rufus.
(d) Baby Gibson.

8. Subsequent to the sack-throwing incident, a police officer pulls up and asks what of Rufus and his sister?
(a) If they know anything about the "Gassers" sticker car.
(b) What they are doing out after dark.
(c) Where they live and where they are going.
(d) Their names, ages, and addresses.

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

10. When Rufus asks his mother if she was really married to Ernie Brown, what is her response?
(a) For a few months, when she was 18.
(b) For just over a year, when she turned 16.
(c) For a few months, when she was 17.
(d) For a few months, when she was 16.

11. Rufus' winning his fight against Bantu without inflicting the severe damage a knife brings with it symbolizes what?
(a) Rufus' capacity for noble action is less than Bantu's.
(b) He is unneccessary in beating Bantu once the latter drops his knife.
(c) Rufus' capacity for noble action is equal to Bantu's.
(d) Rufus' capacity for noble action is greater than Bantu's.

12. What does Alex Robbins tell the Moors his job is?
(a) To help them get through school.
(b) To keep them from getting into trouble.
(c) To fix their problems.
(d) To help them find jobs.

13. While looking at his scrapbook, what is Rufus thinking?
(a) It is eerie how much he and Ernie Brown look alike.
(b) He is getting a little old to be collecting sports memorabilia.
(c) It is hard to believe how much memorabilia he has.
(d) He will have to research and collect items he did not get while gone.

14. Which problems does Rufus admit to Mr. Rubio?
(a) Alcoholism.
(b) None.
(c) Acne.
(d) Narcotics addiction.

15. Durango Street offers hope that a dangerous gang is able to become a benign social organization how?
(a) Members going to prison or outgrowing their youth.
(b) With no outside intervention necessary.
(c) With help from sports figures.
(d) With outside intervention.

Short Answer Questions

1. Bonham shows that an unsafe environment can lead teens into gang violence as they group together for what purpose?

2. Rufus' mother says Rufus may take his sister along to the store, but his brother must stay behind to do what?

3. What does Rufus offer Idell a chance to do following Bantu's defeat?

4. Rufus is wearing _________ as he leaves Pine Valley.

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?

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