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Durango Street
Final Review
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Why was Rufus Henry sent to Pine Valley detention camp? | for stealing and wrecking a car |
| Rufus's scrapbook is about whom? | Ernie Brown |
| Who is Ernie Brown? | the halfback for the Cleveland Corairs |
| Where do the Moors hang out? | The Happy Spot |
| Where does Mr. Travers set up a job for Rufus? | Ace Tire and Retread Co. |
| With whom does Mr. Travers set up a job for Rufus? | Mr. Wells |
| How did the name of the Gasser gang come about? | they use gas to straighten their hair |
| What is the initiation process to join the Moors? | must be beaten up by the members of the gang |
| What is Alex Robbins' purpose in working with the Moors? | to fix the Moors--change their pattern of behavior |
| Who is elected President of the Moors' social club? | Leroy Purvis |
| What does Simon Jones do to Janet Henry? | cuts off her pigtail |
| What does his file at Pine Valley reveal about Rufus? | Rufus has the potential to be a good leader since he has a great mind |
| Name a condition of Rufus's parole. | Rufus can't join a gang |
| The boys from Pine Valley know that the only way to stay alive in the big city is how? | join a gang |
| Why do most youths join a gang? | for protection |
| Every time a crime is committed, what do the police do? | roust up the gang and question them |
| Explain how Simon Jones and the Gassers first threaten Rufus and Janet. | they throw bottles at Rufus and Janet and tell them to get off the streets |
| Why does a "feud" begin between Simon Jones and Rufus? | Simon thinks that Rufus reported to the police the bottles being thrown at Rufus and Janet |
| Why does Rufus quit his job? | Mr. Wells calls him "boy" and "jailbird" |
| What is the Big Lawn? | grass surrounding the projects |
| Who is the Moor most loyal to Bantu? | Idell |
| How does Rufus become head man of the Moors? | Rufus beats up Bantu |
| Who is Pelican Smith? | leader of The Bloods |
| What treaty does Rufus propose to Pelican Smith? | You tell the cops we were with you when something happens, and we'll do the same for you |
| How does Simon Jones make a fool out of Rufus? | Simon steals Rufus's Ernie Brown scrapbook and shows it to Ernie |
| Why does Rufus decide the Moors will throw a graduation dance? | Rufus wants to get the Gassers in trouble |
| Is Ernie Brown really Rufus's father? | No |
| What happens during the graduation dance that the Moors throw? | The Gassers put a smoke bomb or started a fire in the heating system |
| Who is Ed Travers? | Case Worker/Parole Officer for Rufus |
| Identify Idell Southworth | Bantu's 1st Lieutenant |
| Identify Richard Motley | President of the Moors; nicknamed Bantu |
| Identify Simon Jones | Leader of the Gassers |
| Identify Leroy Purvis | member of the Moors with no record; he is scrawny;elected President of the Social Club of the Moors |
| Identify Sergeant Starkey | police officer who has worked with gangs; he is jaded since too many gang members |
| Identify Alex Robbins | Social Worker with the Group Service Council who wants to fix the Moors |
| Identify Rufus Henry | Leader of the Moors who has a great mind and leadership potential |
| Identify Whitey James | Member of the Moors who has a car |
| Identify Janet Henry | Rufus's sister who "snitched" to the police about the Gassers |
| Identify Mama | Rufus's mother who has little hope that Rufus will reform |
| Identify Walter Gibson | Nicknamed Baby; met Rufus at Pine Valley Detention Camp; helped Rufus get into the Moors |
| Identify Curtis Henry | Brother to Rufus; wants to join the Little Warriors |
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