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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Pelican does what in response to the proposal Rufus makes to him?

3. Alex Robbins tells Rufus he will stop by his home when during their ride with Ernie Brown?

4. What happens when Rufus approaches Simon?

5. Rufus attacks Simon when he sees him with the object in the bag, and and who has to tackle Rufus?

Short Essay Questions

1. At the playground while the Moors are awaiting the arrival of Alex Robbins for a 7 p.m. meeting, two girls approach them in the dark and propose what?

2. What happens when Willie takes the Moors to see the gun he has obtained?

3. What is Alex Robbins' reaction when the Moors tell him they desire to host a black-tie event at a local hall, including several hundred guests as well as police presence?

4. What happens when Rufus Henry sees that the Gassers' dates are no longer present?

5. What do Rufus Henry, Ernie Brown, and Alex Robbins say to each other on the ride home from the neighborhood field following Rufus fighting Simon Jones?

6. What plan does Rufus Henry describe to the Moors as to how he intends to use the rifle?

7. Why does Rufus Henry go to the residence of the leader of the Bloods, Pelican Smith?

8. What happens when Rufus Henry comes out of the back office after calling for fire department assistance?

9. How do the Moors prompt the Gassers to chase them to the location they want the attack to take place that evening?

10. What task does Rufus Henry have Idell and Baby Gibson perform in preparation for the rumble with the Gassers?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What are the positives and the negatives of how Rufus Henry deals with Willie reportedly joining the Gassers gang? Is it wise to lead his gang members to find Willie to beat him out of the Moors? Is it noble on Rufus' part to stop the attack because he believed him, or simply useful because it was a convenient way to obtain a rifle? Is it wise on Rufus' part to seek out a firearm?

Essay Topic 2

Explain why Rufus Henry joins the Moors gang when his parole officer, Ed Travers, has advised him that one stipulation of Rufus' parole is that he is required to stay unassociated with any gangs. Is it a necessary move on Rufus' part? What negative impact might it have? What alternate routes might Rufus have taken?

Essay Topic 3

What transpires during the questioning of the Moors gang members the morning after their attack on the Gassers near the freeway where Simon Jones' vehicle is set on fire? What new items does Sergeant Starkey learn as a result of his interview of the gang? What new items does Rufus Henry learn from the questioning? While the gang members remain close-lipped, what does Sergeant Starkey let the Moors know he is aware of? What is the outcome of the police questioning?

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