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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 say he and his family have to behavior at the prison?
(a) They have to be aggressive to get what they want.
(b) They have to be patient and persistent.
(c) They are exuberant and outgoing.
(d) They have to be respectful.

2. What does John say his mother lost when Robby declined into crime?
(a) Her forgiving nature.
(b) Her faith in God.
(c) Her patience with the racism of the system.
(d) Her affection for her children.

3. How does John measure Robby's growth?
(a) His marriage's changes.
(b) His career's development.
(c) His manuscript's growth.
(d) Jamila's growth.

4. How much did Robby spend on heroin?
(a) $2,000.
(b) $8,000.
(c) $12,000.
(d) $4,000.

5. Where does Cecil go after traveling with Robby?
(a) Pittsburgh.
(b) L.A.
(c) Atlanta.
(d) New York.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does John feel in looking at the prisoners?

2. Where does John's family live?

3. How long does John say is the longest he's ever talked with his brother in his whole life?

4. Why was Robby expelled from school?

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

(see the answer key)

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