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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 the guests are treated while they're at the prison?
(a) As prisoners.
(b) As trash.
(c) As fellow wardens.
(d) As VIPs.

2. How does John characterize Western State Penitentiary?
(a) An imposing nineteenth-century prison.
(b) A gleaming modern prison.
(c) A relatively nice prison.
(d) A decrepit institution.

3. What would Robby do to make his family laugh?
(a) Tell dirty jokes.
(b) Impressions of famous people.
(c) Dance.
(d) Put on hand-puppet shows.

4. Where was John's mother raised?
(a) In a foster family.
(b) In a middle-class family.
(c) In a poor family.
(d) In a classy family.

5. Who is John?
(a) A black criminal.
(b) A white cop.
(c) A black father.
(d) A black professional.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Garth seem to have died of?

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

3. Where did John go to school?

4. What Catch-22 was John caught in?

5. Who helps Robby, Mike and Cecil out after the heist?

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