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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. How does John characterize his feeling about his brother?
(a) He is always trying to keep himself clear of his family's troubles, but they keep finding him.
(b) He feels like his brother is a stranger to him.
(c) In spite of the distance, he feels his brother is part of him.
(d) He feels little or no relation with his family.

2. What is Robby sick with after Chicago?
(a) Withdrawal.
(b) Anxiety.
(c) Flu.
(d) Remorse.

3. What does Robby say he heard when Stavros went into the back?
(a) Stavros put a gun in his pocket.
(b) Stavros called the cops.
(c) Stavros trying to run away.
(d) Stavros load a gun.

4. When did John realize the effect of Garth's death on Robby?
(a) When Robby was arrested.
(b) Recently.
(c) In childhood.
(d) A long time ago.

5. John says that the prisoners are like him except for what?
(a) They are illiterate.
(b) They are poor.
(c) They are bad.
(d) They are unlucky.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Robby, Mike and Cecil know that they were in big trouble?

2. What made Robby good at this job?

3. What does John say Jamila is obsessed with?

4. How does John characterize the waiting room?

5. Who is Pops?

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