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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Doing Time, I. November 16, 1975.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Cecil's mother think will happen if he follows her advice?
(a) He won't get caught.
(b) He'll get out of trouble.
(c) He'll be able to start over.
(d) He won't get any jail time.

2. Who does Jamila say Robby looks like?
(a) Stevie Wonder.
(b) Louis Armstrong.
(c) Wilt chamberlain.
(d) Frederick Douglass.

3. How long was it before Mike met up with Robby and Cecil?
(a) Two weeks.
(b) A month.
(c) Six weeks.
(d) Two months.

4. How did Robby change his mother?
(a) She became indifferent and soulless.
(b) She became confused and lonely.
(c) She became trusting and patient.
(d) She became bitter.

5. What does John say it is dangerous to drive through the Homewood Avenue district?
(a) Winding streets.
(b) Potholes.
(c) Crime.
(d) Gun violence.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the exception to this rule?

2. Why did Robby go to this place?

3. How old is Jamila when she visits Robby in prison?

4. How does John characterize Western State Penitentiary?

5. Where was John's mother raised?

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