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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Visits, p. 19-35.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does the word 'jail' come from?
(a) Trap.
(b) Chain.
(c) Cage.
(d) Torture.

2. What news does John get at the beginning of the book?
(a) His brother has just finished school.
(b) His brother has received a life sentence.
(c) His brother has murdered a man.
(d) His brother has shown up at his mother's house.

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

4. 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.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Robby's robbery-murder take place?

2. What motivated Robby to kill the fence?

3. Who is John?

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

5. Where does John's family live?

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