Ch. 6-7 Vocab
(Noun) One of two or more available possibilities; a choice. (Adjective) Available as another possibility or choice.
stalking novelty scowling alternative
alternative
(Adjective) Relating to an early stage in the evolutionary or historical development of something; basic or crude.
primitive innate distorted
primitive
Why didn’t Rusty-James want to transfer to Cleveland High School? ______
a. it’s in a bad neighborhood
b. it’s Biff Wilcox’s school
c. MB went there
b. it’s Biff Wilcox’s school
What does Rusty-James mean when he says that the Motorcycle Boy was more alone than he’d ever be?
a. nobody likes him
b. nobody understands him
c. he doesn't like anyone
b. nobody understands him
What is Rusty-James short for?
Russel James
(Verb, present participle) Following or harassing (a person) persistently and secretly, often with malicious intent; or, pursuing or approaching (prey, a person, or an animal) stealthily.
novelty alternative scowling stalking abandoned
stalking
(Adjective) Sounding harsh and rough; scraping.
primitive innate clipped rasping distorted
rasping
What alternative did Mr. Harrigan give Rusty-James if he refused to transfer schools? ______
a. Youth Detention Center
b. stay at his current school
c. drop out
d. State Penitentiary
Youth Detention Center
What does the Motorcycle Boy say in response to Steve saying, “I wonder why somebody hasn’t taken a rifle and blown your head off”?
a. "Me too"
b. "Many have tried with little success"
c. “Even the most primitive societies have an innate respect for the insane”
d. "Shut up"
“Even the most primitive societies have an innate respect for the insane”
Where does The Motorcycle Boy see his and Rusty-James's mother?
California
(Noun) The quality of being new, original, or unusual; the state of being different from anything known before; or, a small, inexpensive toy or trinket
scowling novelty alternative stalking primitive clipped
novelty
(Adjective) Inborn or natural; existing from birth.
primitive clipped innate distorted dazedly
innate
Why did Steve want to chew gum before he went home?
to not smell like alcohol
In chapter 9, why was Rusty-James shocked when he first saw Steve?
Steve was all beat up
What does the title of Rumble Fish refer to?
the title alludes to a Siamese fighting fish or beta fish
(Verb, present participle) Frowning in an angry, bad-tempered, or gloomy way.
scowling
Pulled or twisted out of shape; giving a misleading or false account or impression.
distorted
When was the first time that The Old Man got drunk?
when his wife left him
In chapter 9, What example did Steve give when asked why he thought the Motorcycle Boy was cool?
MB is the only person he’s met that’s like a character out of a book
Where does Rusty-James's friend say that he saw Cassandra when they are sitting outside in front of Benny's?
She was the substitute in his class.
(Adjective/Past participle) Having been deserted or cast off; left completely and finally.
abandoned
(Adjective) Abbreviated or cut short; spoken quickly with parts omitted.
clipped
What reason does the Motorcycle Boy offer to explain why Rusty-James hates being alone?
he was abandoned by the mother at two and left alone in a house for three days while the father was on a drinking binge
What advice did Steve give to Rusty-James?
let go of the MB
What is The Motorcycle Boy doing when Rusty-James find him in the pet store?
Staring at the Rumble Fish or Siamese/Beta fish.