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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. Who is Jamila?
(a) John's wife.
(b) John's mother.
(c) John's daughter.
(d) Robby's girlfriend.

2. Why doesn't Jamila tell her friends about Robby?
(a) They wouldn't understand.
(b) They would torment her.
(c) They have their own problems in their families.
(d) They would want to go visit him.

3. What does John say Jamila is obsessed with?
(a) Graveyards.
(b) Highways.
(c) Prisons.
(d) Trains.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the Homewood Avenue neighborhood?

2. How does John say he and his family have to behavior at the prison?

3. What theme runs through 'Brothers and Keepers'?

4. Why did John's father move to Pittsburgh?

5. Where was Robby arrested?

(see the answer key)

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