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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. How did the cops know to look for this person?
(a) Robby's gun had been registered to him.
(b) Stolen license.
(c) Fingerprints.
(d) She had reported the crime.

2. What does John say commenced after Garth's death?
(a) Robby's desire to be a father.
(b) Robby's determination to appeal his conviction.
(c) Robby's decline into drugs and crime.
(d) Robby's reawakening to religion and spirituality.

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

4. What does John say his mother lost when Robby declined into crime?
(a) Her affection for her children.
(b) Her forgiving nature.
(c) Her faith in God.
(d) Her patience with the racism of the system.

5. What does John say Robby feels about Garth's death?
(a) Responsibility.
(b) Relief.
(c) Envy.
(d) Rage.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Cecil and Mike go after Chicago?

2. Why did Robby go to this place?

3. What does John say Garth's death represents for Robby?

4. Who was Garth?

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

(see the answer key)

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