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

2. What bothered John most about arguing with the white student?
(a) The white kid knew more than he did.
(b) Nothing John said could convince the kid he was right.
(c) It was clear that it didn't matter who was most knowledgeable.
(d) The white kid threw his blackness in his face.

3. Where does the word 'jail' come from?
(a) Cage.
(b) Chain.
(c) Trap.
(d) Torture.

4. Why was Robby expelled from school?
(a) For beating up a cop.
(b) For stealing.
(c) For beating a student.
(d) For talking about black power.

5. Where was Robby arrested?
(a) Pennsylvania.
(b) Colorado.
(c) California.
(d) Wyoming.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Robby show up in Laramie?

2. What does John say freedom is related to?

3. What does John say he and his family see when they drive up?

4. What do the prisoners see children as, according to John?

5. Who is Jake?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happened to Robby that he was wanted by the police?

3. How does John say he and his family act after visiting the prison?

4. Who travels to the prison to visit Robby?

5. How does John characterize the drive to the penitentiary?

6. How does Robby characterize himself as a young man?

7. How does John characterize the freedom gained by escaping from a situation or place?

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

9. How does John characterize the prisoners?

10. How does John characterize the waiting room?

(see the answer keys)

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