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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Our Time, III.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the Homewood Avenue district?
(a) A center for drugs and prostitution.
(b) A center for gang violence.
(c) A coal mining ghetto.
(d) A shipping port.

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

3. How does Robby characterize the person who helps them?
(a) Naïve.
(b) Subversive.
(c) Jaded.
(d) Experienced.

4. What makes John think he did an unwise thing in bringing Robby to his home?
(a) He is afraid that he'll want to leave his wife to go with Robby.
(b) He doesn't trust Johnny-Boy.
(c) He is afraid of being tried as an accomplice.
(d) He can't risk his position or reputation.

5. What does John say about entering and leaving the prison?
(a) He is filled with anxiety at both times.
(b) He does not like to be seen.
(c) He looks forward to both times.
(d) He feels like he is dying and being born.

Short Answer Questions

1. What news does John get at the beginning of the book?

2. Why was Robby expelled from school?

3. What is a fence?

4. What were prisoners prevented from doing after the revolt, according to John?

5. When did John realize the effect of Garth's death on Robby?

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