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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Doing Time, I. November 16, 1975.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who calls John at the beginning of the book?
(a) His mother.
(b) His sister-in-law.
(c) Michael Dukes.
(d) Robby.

2. Who were Michael Dukes and Cecil Rice?
(a) The men Robby killed.
(b) Robby's partners in crime.
(c) Friends of Robby's who were hiding him.
(d) John's mother's friends.

3. What does Robby say about his line of sight when Stavros went into the back?
(a) He had a clear view of Stavros' every move.
(b) He could see Stavros' back but not his hands.
(c) He could only see Stavros through a dirty mirror.
(d) He could not see clearly.

4. How does Robby characterize Stavros?
(a) Mixed-race.
(b) White.
(c) Puerto Rican.
(d) Black.

5. Who is the exception to this rule?
(a) John.
(b) Jamila.
(c) Judy.
(d) John's friends.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. How does Robby characterize the person who helps them?

5. How does Robby say he tests the heroin before buying it?

(see the answer key)

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