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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where was John's mother raised?
(a) In a middle-class family.
(b) In a foster family.
(c) In a poor family.
(d) In a classy family.

2. What emotions does John say he feels from the prisoners?
(a) Rage.
(b) Paranoia.
(c) Lust.
(d) Guilt.

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

4. How does John say the prisoners view children?
(a) As sexual objects.
(b) As bright distractions.
(c) As objects of exchange.
(d) As religious objects.

5. Who is shooting at Robby?
(a) Rival dealers.
(b) Police.
(c) A rival gang.
(d) Criminals coming to steal his heroin.

Short Answer Questions

1. How often does John visit Robby in prison?

2. What theme runs through 'Brothers and Keepers'?

3. Who did Robby work with at a home?

4. What form does John Wideman use for telling Robby's story?

5. What does Robby say happened to the people he worked with at the home?

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