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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What motivated Robby to kill the fence?
(a) He thought he was reaching for a gun.
(b) He just didn't like the look of the guy.
(c) The man was about to kill him.
(d) He tried to run away.

2. How does John characterize the waiting room?
(a) Ugly and dirty.
(b) Warm and cozy.
(c) Modern and sterile.
(d) Disorienting and confusing.

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

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

5. What do the prisoners see children as, according to John?
(a) Angels.
(b) Drugs.
(c) Devils.
(d) Meat.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does John say he had to adjust to in college?

2. What Catch-22 was John caught in?

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

4. Who were Michael Dukes and Cecil Rice?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does John say he and his family act when they get to the penitentiary?

2. In what way is John on the run as much as Robby is?

3. How does John describe his and his siblings' background?

4. What does John say about his wife and daughter?

5. Describe the style and format of 'Brothers and Keepers'.

6. How does John characterize the prisoners?

7. How does John say Robby changed his mother?

8. How does John say he and his family are treated at the penitentiary?

9. How does John characterize the significance of Robby's birthday?

10. How are Jamila and Robby related in John's mind?

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