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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Doing Time, II. Summer 1982.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 father was dark black while his mother's family was light.
(c) His father was black, his mother was from the Caribbean.
(d) His mother was from the South while his father was from out West.

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

3. How did Robby change his mother?
(a) She became confused and lonely.
(b) She became indifferent and soulless.
(c) She became trusting and patient.
(d) She became bitter.

4. What do the prisoners see children as, according to John?
(a) Devils.
(b) Angels.
(c) Drugs.
(d) Meat.

5. What bothered John most about arguing with the white student?
(a) It was clear that it didn't matter who was most knowledgeable.
(b) The white kid knew more than he did.
(c) The white kid threw his blackness in his face.
(d) Nothing John said could convince the kid he was right.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the Homewood Avenue district?

2. How long was it before Mike met up with Robby and Cecil?

3. Where does Robby plan to go, after Chicago?

4. What does John say Garth's status was, in the neighborhood?

5. How often does John visit Robby in prison?

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