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

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

3. What does John say he argued about in college?
(a) Modern art.
(b) Blues music.
(c) Poetry.
(d) Basketball players.

4. What can't a prisoner do, no matter what?
(a) Run.
(b) Breathe free.
(c) Speak freely.
(d) Kill time.

5. When did Robby's robbery-murder take place?
(a) November 1975.
(b) May 1975.
(c) November 1976.
(d) May 1974.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does John characterize the difference between his mother and father?

2. How does John characterize his feeling about his brother?

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

4. What is a fence?

5. Who is Jamila?

(see the answer key)

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