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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Our Time, II.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does John say he and his children and Robby act during their visit?
(a) Like strangers.
(b) Like fellow prisoners.
(c) Like confused animals.
(d) Like a family.

3. What does Robby say he found when his girlfriend woke him up after buying heroin?
(a) A Cadillac outside the door.
(b) Fire trucks in the street.
(c) A gang trying to kill him.
(d) His dealers coming to sell the heroin.

4. What does John say Jamila remembers about Robby?
(a) That he looks like Muhammad Ali.
(b) That he eats apples.
(c) That he sings show tunes.
(d) That he dances.

5. What would Robby do to make his family laugh?
(a) Tell dirty jokes.
(b) Put on hand-puppet shows.
(c) Dance.
(d) Impressions of famous people.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does John say Jamila is obsessed with?

2. What bothered John most about arguing with the white student?

3. What does John say he sees in himself by looking at the prisoners?

4. Why was Robby arrested?

5. What does John say he and his family see when they drive up?

(see the answer key)

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