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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, Thursday, July 9th.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Steve in the prologue, when is the best time to cry?
(a) During visiting hours.
(b) At night.
(c) In the morning.
(d) In private.

2. What color suit is Steve wearing when Osvaldo identifies him in court?
(a) Striped.
(b) Gray.
(c) Black.
(d) Blue.

3. What reason does Steve provide for why two particular items are taken away from prisoners?
(a) To prevent suicide.
(b) To prevent violence.
(c) To encourage rehabilitation.
(d) To prevent recidivism.

4. What does B&E mean, in the context of this book's courtroom scenes?
(a) Batimore and East.
(b) Bilking and Egressing.
(c) Breaking and Entering.
(d) Bully and Eduction.

5. According to Osvaldo, how old is he?
(a) 22.
(b) 14.
(c) 24.
(d) 17.

Short Answer Questions

1. Osvaldo Cruz is a member of which gang?

2. In the prologue, Steve is surprised that the prisoners still do what, even though they are strangers?

3. The stage directions refer to Wendell Bolden's hands as what?

4. Why does the prisoner who wants to read Steve's screenplay say he likes the screenplay?

5. Where does Kathy O'Brien tell Steve she was born?

(see the answer key)

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