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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 does John say is an inmate's worst enemy?
(a) The legal system.
(b) Time.
(c) Prison food.
(d) The other prisoners.

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

3. What was Robby's personality as a child?
(a) He always wanted to have fun.
(b) He was easy-going and duplicitous.
(c) He was the loner in the family.
(d) He was introspective and moody.

4. How does John say he and his children and Robby act during their visit?
(a) Like strangers.
(b) Like confused animals.
(c) Like fellow prisoners.
(d) Like a family.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many siblings doe John have?

2. What would Robby do to make his family laugh?

3. What is "Brothers and Keepers" centered on?

4. What shade of black does John say he and his siblings are?

5. Who is Faruq?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Garth, and what was his importance in Robby's life?

2. Why does John say it might have been a mistake to bring Robby home with him?

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

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

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

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

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

8. Describe Robby's entrance into drugs and crime.

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

10. How does John characterize Robby's temperament?

(see the answer keys)

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