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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, Wednesday, July 8th.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In which jail does Steve find himself in?
(a) Alcatraz.
(b) Rikers Island.
(c) Juvenile Hall.
(d) Manhattan Detention Center.

2. In Steve's notes for Tuesday, July 7th, he notes that one prisoner has a knife. What is this knife actually made of?
(a) A shoe.
(b) A hairbursh handle.
(c) A toothbrush handle.
(d) A pen.

3. What is Richard Evans' nickname in this book?
(a) Boinger.
(b) Bobo.
(c) Bobby.
(d) Barry.

4. What does Steve notice about the other prisoners in his journal from Wednesday, July 8?
(a) Some of them are women.
(b) Most of them are old.
(c) They are all pretty young.
(d) There are many who are younger than he is.

5. In the prologue, Steve is surprised that the prisoners still do what, even though they are strangers?
(a) Ignore each other.
(b) Find reasons to hurt each other.
(c) Find ways to love each other.
(d) Get along well.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Steve say happens at breakfast in the prologue?

2. Osvaldo Cruz is a member of which gang?

3. In the credits in Chapter One, Kathy O'Brien is credited as what?

4. Why does Steve start writing his own movie?

5. In the exterior shot in the screenplay following the note of Tuesday, July 7, who is the heavy woman accompanying the young men?

(see the answer key)

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