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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. Where does John's family live?
(a) Pittsburgh.
(b) Portland.
(c) Brooklyn.
(d) Missoula.

2. What does John say it is dangerous to drive through the Homewood Avenue district?
(a) Winding streets.
(b) Potholes.
(c) Crime.
(d) Gun violence.

3. What does John say Jamila remembers about Robby?
(a) That he eats apples.
(b) That he sings show tunes.
(c) That he looks like Muhammad Ali.
(d) That he dances.

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

5. What does John say is an inmate's worst enemy?
(a) The other prisoners.
(b) The legal system.
(c) Prison food.
(d) Time.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Jamila when she visits Robby in prison?

2. What does John say about entering and leaving the prison?

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

4. How does John characterize the waiting room?

5. What kinds of places did Robby NOT frequent?

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