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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Visits, p. 44-54.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What motivated Robby to kill the fence?
(a) The man was about to kill him.
(b) He just didn't like the look of the guy.
(c) He tried to run away.
(d) He thought he was reaching for a gun.

2. What does John say he likes seeing at the prison?
(a) The softening that happens when the prisoners see their visitors.
(b) The guards taking care of the prisoners.
(c) The kids hugging Robby.
(d) The bravery in his children's eyes.

3. How does John say the prisoners view children?
(a) As sexual objects.
(b) As objects of exchange.
(c) As religious objects.
(d) As bright distractions.

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

5. What does John say he and his family see when they drive up?
(a) Barbed wire and guards.
(b) Chain link fences and dogs.
(c) Guard towers and guns.
(d) Crowds of waiting visitors.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is it that unites almost all the prisoners?

2. What does John say he feels about escaping to Wyoming?

3. What makes John think he did an unwise thing in bringing Robby to his home?

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

5. What was funny about John's trip to Maine with Robby?

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