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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Varieties of Punishment.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What two people did Abbott learn had died during his time in the C-300 cell?
(a) Malcolm X and his sister.
(b) JFK and his mother.
(c) President Nixon and his brother.
(d) Bobby Kennedy and his father.

2. What is the name of the poem Abbott recites in this chapter?
(a) Death.
(b) Fools.
(c) Paranoia.
(d) Lies.

3. What does Abbott say he can't control?
(a) His anger.
(b) His tears.
(c) His fear.
(d) His writings.

4. Who does Abbott say he has to sit next to everyday at breakfast?
(a) A stupid wino.
(b) A rambling drunk.
(c) A violent Nazi.
(d) A smelly bum.

5. Which of the following philosophers is Abbott particularly drawn to?
(a) Marx.
(b) Kierkgaard.
(c) Nietschze.
(d) Kant.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Abbott claim he contracted in institutions?

2. What does Abbott say prison has tried but failed to take away from him?

3. How did the guards try to control Abbott's claustrophobia?

4. What is a prisoner given once a day as part of the C-300 punishment?

5. Where does Abbott say he spent his childhood?

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