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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 does John say he feels about escaping to Wyoming?
(a) Apprehension.
(b) Relief.
(c) Trapped.
(d) Guilt.

2. Why did John's father move to Pittsburgh?
(a) He was joining some family members there.
(b) To follow his wife's family.
(c) Employment in mining.
(d) It was where his car broke down.

3. What is "Brothers and Keepers" centered on?
(a) John's attempts to distance himself from his family.
(b) The history of Wideman's family.
(c) The relationship between John and Robby.
(d) Robby's trial for murder.

4. What does John say freedom is related to?
(a) Owning land.
(b) Running.
(c) Having work.
(d) Having good friends.

5. Who calls John at the beginning of the book?
(a) Michael Dukes.
(b) Robby.
(c) His mother.
(d) His sister-in-law.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Johnny-Boy?

2. Who does Jamila say Robby looks like?

3. Where did Robby's murder/robbery take place?

4. What Catch-22 was John caught in?

5. What does John say Jamila is obsessed with?

(see the answer key)

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