Rumble Fish (Chapters 1-4)

The novel begins roughly five or six years after the main action. The main character Rusty James runs into his old friend Steve. How old are these two during the introduction chapter?

• They are junior high students.

• They are high school students.

• They are college-aged students.

• They are old men.

When they bump into each other, Rusty James declares that he has just gotten out of the reformatory. What is a reformatory?

• It is a juvenile detention center.

• it is an insane asylum

• It is solitary confinement within a prison.

• It is a hospital.

During their discussion in chapter one, Steve declares that is studying to become a ____?_____.

• astronaut

• veterinarian

• lawyer

• school teacher

Chapter two provides the beginning of the main story. Rusty James and his friends are all hanging out at their favorite pool hall. What is the name of this pool hall?

• Rudy's

• Benny's

• Biff's

• Smokey's

While playing pool in chapter two, Rusty James' friend named Midget runs in to tell Rusty that Biff Wilcox is looking to kill him. What did Rusty do to anger Biff?

• He called him a bad name.

• He badmouthed Biff's gang in front of everyone at school.

• He said something inappropriate to Biff's girlfriend.

• He slashed the tires of Biff's care with his switchblade.

According to the novel, what is ironic about Midget's name?

• Nothing is ironic. He is a tiny kid.

• He is a tall, skinny kid.

• He is obese.

• He is hairy.

Before his fight, who is Rusty James visiting when he falls asleep and wakes up at 7:30 p.m. ?

• Motorcycle Boy

• Steve

• Midget

• Patty

What time does Biff want to meet Rusty James in the vacant lot behind the pet store?

• 6 p.m.

• 7 p.m.

• 8 p.m.

• 9 p.m.

When Rusty arrives at the vacant lot, Biff pulls out something that they had not agreed upon. What is it?

• cigarettes

• beer

• a pistol

• a knife

When Rusty meets Biff at the vacant lot, he notices Biff is dancing around a lot. What is Biff "hopped up" on?

• vodka

• pills

• tobacco

• adrenaline