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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 John pick Robby up?
(a) A diner.
(b) A laundromat.
(c) A bowling alley.
(d) A truck stop.

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

3. How many siblings doe John have?
(a) Four.
(b) Five.
(c) Three.
(d) Six.

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

5. Who is John?
(a) A black professional.
(b) A black father.
(c) A black criminal.
(d) A white cop.

Short Answer Questions

1. What Catch-22 was John caught in?

2. Where does John's family live?

3. What was Robby's personality as a child?

4. How long is Robby's prison sentence?

5. Where does the word 'jail' come from?

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