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

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

3. Who is the exception to this rule?
(a) Judy.
(b) Jamila.
(c) John.
(d) John's friends.

4. Where was Robby arrested?
(a) Wyoming.
(b) Pennsylvania.
(c) Colorado.
(d) California.

5. Who does John say he had to adjust to in college?
(a) The teachers and administrators.
(b) Rich white kids.
(c) The local blacks.
(d) The janitors and maids.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why doesn't Jamila tell her friends about Robby?

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

3. What does John say Jamila remembers about Robby?

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

5. What does John say it is dangerous to drive through the Homewood Avenue district?

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