Rumble Fish Beginning
What literary device starts at the beginning of chapter two and goes through chapter eleven?
Flashback
How did Rusty-James feel about the Motorcycle Boy?
He thought he was cool and wanted to be just like him.
What was important about Cleveland?
It was Biff's territory
Who recognized his old friend on the beach?
Steve Hays
Deana received a 3.98 for her diploma and feeling jubilant of her achievement.
What does jubilant mean?
Elated or thrilled
What were Rusty-James two main problems in chapter two?
Biff Wilcox wanted to fight him, and the Motorcycle Boy has not returned from his trip.
How did the Motorcycle Boy feel about gangs?
They were cool at first, but then became boring.
What was Rusty-James only vice?
Loyalty
What did not scare Rusty-James?
Pain
I believe that if you lower taxes so that people can keep more of the money they earn, it will be an incentive for them to work harder.
What is the meaning of incentive?
a reason to do something
True or False: Smokey would have been the number one tough cat if it were not for Rusty-James.
True
What scared Steve and Rusty-James about the Motorcycle Boy?
He didn't belong anywhere, and he did not want to.
Where did Motorcycle Boy go on his trip?
California
Rusty-James ____ left the family when he was two.
His mother
Speaking rudely to the judges was rash behavior. You really hurt your chances of winning!
In the above context, what does rash mean?
With little thought or consideration
Which of the following statements about the Motorcycle Boy and Rusty-James is true?
A. They were cousins
B. The Motorcycle Boy is nineteen and Rusty-James is sixteen
C. They both have blonde hair and green eyes
D. Rusty-James said the Motorcycle Boy looks like a panther
D. Rusty-James said the Motorcycle Boy looks like a panther
True or False: The Motorcycle Boy was shot and killed by Patterson.
True
Who beat Steve?
His father
The Motorcycle Boy's ____ scared Rusty-James.
Smile
Some people are always bashing the president just like others bashed the one before him. Wouldn't you think that everyone could find something to praise him for, at least once in a while?
What does bashing mean in the above selection?
Speaking or writing harshly about
How did Rusty-James feel about his father?
He found it hard to respect his father, because he did not do any work
Was Rusty-James planning on meeting Steve for dinner? Why or why not?
No. He wanted to forget
Who did not belong anywhere?
Motorcycle Boy
He spent five years in a reformatory.
Rusty-James
Wherever he goes, the esteemed Dr. Sanchez is applauded for his life saving research.
What does esteemed mean?
Greatly admired