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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. What was funny about John's trip to Maine with Robby?
(a) Robby explaining where white music took from black musicians.
(b) John translating white music into black music.
(c) Judy singing old Perry Como tunes.
(d) Robby singing black music.

2. How does John characterize the difference between his mother and father?
(a) His father was from the South while his mother was a northerner.
(b) His mother was from the South while his father was from out West.
(c) His father was dark black while his mother's family was light.
(d) His father was black, his mother was from the Caribbean.

3. Where does John's family live?
(a) Missoula.
(b) Brooklyn.
(c) Pittsburgh.
(d) Portland.

4. What can't a prisoner do, no matter what?
(a) Speak freely.
(b) Run.
(c) Kill time.
(d) Breathe free.

5. What motivated Robby to kill the fence?
(a) He tried to run away.
(b) He thought he was reaching for a gun.
(c) The man was about to kill him.
(d) He just didn't like the look of the guy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kinds of places did Robby NOT frequent?

2. What does John say Jamila is obsessed with?

3. Who does John say he had to adjust to in college?

4. Where was Robby arrested?

5. What shade of black does John say he and his siblings are?

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