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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Visits, p. 35-44.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Jamila?
(a) John's wife.
(b) John's daughter.
(c) John's mother.
(d) Robby's girlfriend.

2. What theme runs through 'Brothers and Keepers'?
(a) Escape.
(b) Loyalty.
(c) Literacy.
(d) Christian virtue.

3. What form does John Wideman use for telling Robby's story?
(a) The letter.
(b) Satire.
(c) Narrative.
(d) The essay.

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

5. What was Robby's personality as a child?
(a) He was the loner in the family.
(b) He was introspective and moody.
(c) He always wanted to have fun.
(d) He was easy-going and duplicitous.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does John say Jamila remembers about Robby?

2. What is the Homewood Avenue neighborhood?

3. How does John characterize the difference between his mother and father?

4. Who calls John at the beginning of the book?

5. When does Robby show up in Laramie?

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