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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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 17.
(b) For a few months, when she was 18.
(c) For just over a year, when she turned 16.
(d) For a few months, when she was 16.

3. What does Rufus tell his mother he really wants to become?
(a) A teacher.
(b) A pilot.
(c) A computer programmer.
(d) A football coach.

4. When the Gassers surround Rufus in an alley, Rufus breaks a bottle of ________ to defend himself with the glass.
(a) Soda.
(b) Whiskey.
(c) Catsup.
(d) Milk.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the gang members reflect their vote for Rufus to join the Moors?

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

3. Where is it Mr. Rubio informs Rufus his mother has moved to?

4. At his new job repairing tires, Rufus does not like it when the boss, Mr. Wells, does what?

5. While holding the broken bottle in defense, what does Rufus say he is demanding the Gassers' car keys for?

Short Essay Questions

1. At the beginning of Durango Street, what is it Rufus Henry's parole officer, Ed Travers, initially ensures?

2. What Is Rufus Henry's recollection of his mother first telling him about her marriage to Ernie Brown?

3. In Chapters 4-6, how is it that author Frank Bonham focuses upon crafting Rufus Henry's character?

4. Before leaving the crafts center, how does Rufus Henry manage to embarrass himself when Alex Robbins attempts to find out if the Moors have an interest in watching the Marauders practice?

5. While still at the crafts center, what is Rufus Henry's response when Alex Robbins suggests the Moors elect a president for their social club?

6. En route to the store, what quickly happens when Rufus Henry and his sister encounter a carload of gang members?

7. In the opening chapters, what type of picture does author Frank Bonham paint of Rufus Henry's new environment in the Durango Housing Project?

8. Why is it that members of the Gassers gang all have the same hair color?

9. How does Rufus Henry remain safe when the members of the Gassers gang surround him in the alley?

10. How does Rufus Henry deal with Idell subsequent to Rufus' fight with Bantu Motley?

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