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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does John characterize Robby's birthday?
(a) A day of celebration.
(b) A day of mourning.
(c) A day of solidarity.
(d) A day of forgetting.

2. How did Robby change his mother?
(a) She became bitter.
(b) She became confused and lonely.
(c) She became indifferent and soulless.
(d) She became trusting and patient.

3. Where did Robby's murder/robbery take place?
(a) Pittsburgh, PA.
(b) San Francisco, CA.
(c) Laramie, WY.
(d) Brooklyn, NY.

4. What does John notice about the prisoners?
(a) How submissive they become.
(b) How their eyes appraise everyone.
(c) How impatient their movements are.
(d) How angry they seem.

5. 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 is afraid of being tried as an accomplice.
(c) He can't risk his position or reputation.
(d) He doesn't trust Johnny-Boy.

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

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

8. What does John say Garth's death represents for Robby?
(a) An awakening.
(b) The end of faith.
(c) A commitment to hostility toward the prison.
(d) A new beginning.

9. How old is Jamila when she visits Robby in prison?
(a) Three.
(b) One.
(c) Five.
(d) Seven.

10. What news does John get at the beginning of the book?
(a) His brother has shown up at his mother's house.
(b) His brother has murdered a man.
(c) His brother has received a life sentence.
(d) His brother has just finished school.

11. What does John say Robby feels about Garth's death?
(a) Relief.
(b) Rage.
(c) Envy.
(d) Responsibility.

12. What shade of black does John say he and his siblings are?
(a) Almost white.
(b) Light.
(c) Very dark.
(d) Medium dark.

13. What does John say freedom is related to?
(a) Having work.
(b) Running.
(c) Owning land.
(d) Having good friends.

14. What does John say he feels about escaping to Wyoming?
(a) Apprehension.
(b) Relief.
(c) Trapped.
(d) Guilt.

15. What were prisoners prevented from doing after the revolt, according to John?
(a) Making phone calls.
(b) Writing letters.
(c) Going outside.
(d) Having visitors.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Jamila think Robby should be out of prison?

2. Where do John and Jamila have to drive through on the way to the penitentiary?

3. What does John say Garth's status was, in the neighborhood?

4. How does John characterize the waiting room?

5. What was the Homewood Avenue district?

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