3. What does John say Garth's status was, in the neighborhood?
(a) He was loved.
(b) He was misunderstood.
(c) He was loathed.
(d) He was feared.

4. What does John notice about the prisoners?
(a) How submissive they become.
(b) How their eyes appraise everyone.
(c) How impatient their movements are.
(d) How angry they seem.

5. What kinds of places did Robby NOT frequent?
(a) Poolroom.
(b) Girl's houses.
(c) Gym.
(d) Hang out corners.

6. How many years separate John and Robby?
(a) 5.
(b) 10.
(c) 8.
(d) 6.

7. How does John measure Robby's growth?
(a) His marriage's changes.
(b) His career's development.
(c) Jamila's growth.
(d) His manuscript's growth.

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

9. How does John say he tries to treat the prisoners?
(a) As people.
(b) As machines.
(c) As dangerous animals.
(d) As objects.

10. John says that the prisoners are like him except for what?
(a) They are unlucky.
(b) They are poor.
(c) They are illiterate.
(d) They are bad.

11. What does John say he likes seeing at the prison?
(a) The bravery in his children's eyes.
(b) The softening that happens when the prisoners see their visitors.
(c) The kids hugging Robby.
(d) The guards taking care of the prisoners.

12. What motivated Robby to kill the fence?
(a) The man was about to kill him.
(b) He tried to run away.
(c) He just didn't like the look of the guy.
(d) He thought he was reaching for a gun.

13. What shade of black does John say he and his siblings are?
(a) Almost white.
(b) Very dark.
(c) Light.
(d) Medium dark.

14. How long is Robby's prison sentence?
(a) 5 years.
(b) 15 years.
(c) 20 years.
(d) Life.

15. What were prisoners prevented from doing after the revolt, according to John?
(a) Writing letters.
(b) Going outside.
(c) Making phone calls.
(d) Having visitors.