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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does John say he wishes he had done the first time Robby was arrested?
2. Who does John say he had to adjust to in college?
3. What is the Homewood Avenue neighborhood?
4. What does Garth seem to have died of?
5. What does John say his mother lost when Robby declined into crime?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does John say he and his family act after visiting the prison?
2. How does John characterize Robby's temperament?
3. How does John say he and his family are treated at the penitentiary?
4. What happened to Robby that he was wanted by the police?
5. How does John characterize the significance of Robby's birthday?
6. How does John characterize the waiting room?
7. Describe the geography of "Brothers and Keepers".
8. Who travels to the prison to visit Robby?
9. How does Robby characterize himself as a young man?
10. Describe John's visit with Robby.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
How does John define freedom in "Brothers and Keepers", and how does he exercise his freedom? In what ways is he NOT free? How does his lack of freedom compare with his brother's? Is he just a different kind of prisoner? Is he freer because he has stayed clear of the law? Is he free because he has work that supports him? What does freedom reside in?
Essay Topic 2
What is the role of family in the relationship between John and Robby? Who else participates in their relationship, and who is instrumental in keeping their relationship going? How is John's solo visit to see Robby different from his visits with Judy and Jamila?
Essay Topic 3
Compare and contrast John and Robby's attitudes about money. How are they similar? How are they different? How did John change from the ghetto mentality about money to something else?
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