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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Visits, p. 44-54.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Jamila when she visits Robby in prison?
(a) Three.
(b) Five.
(c) One.
(d) Seven.

2. What bothered John most about arguing with the white student?
(a) The white kid knew more than he did.
(b) Nothing John said could convince the kid he was right.
(c) It was clear that it didn't matter who was most knowledgeable.
(d) The white kid threw his blackness in his face.

3. What was funny about John's trip to Maine with Robby?
(a) Robby explaining where white music took from black musicians.
(b) Robby singing black music.
(c) John translating white music into black music.
(d) Judy singing old Perry Como tunes.

4. Who were Michael Dukes and Cecil Rice?
(a) The men Robby killed.
(b) Friends of Robby's who were hiding him.
(c) Robby's partners in crime.
(d) John's mother's friends.

5. Why did John's father move to Pittsburgh?
(a) To follow his wife's family.
(b) It was where his car broke down.
(c) Employment in mining.
(d) He was joining some family members there.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does John say the prisoners view children?

2. What does John say it is dangerous to drive through the Homewood Avenue district?

3. Who is Jake?

4. What emotions does John say he feels from the prisoners?

5. What shade of black does John say he and his siblings are?

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