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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Visits, p. 35-44.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What can't a prisoner do, no matter what?
(a) Kill time.
(b) Speak freely.
(c) Breathe free.
(d) Run.

2. How does John characterize his feeling about his brother?
(a) He feels like his brother is a stranger to him.
(b) He is always trying to keep himself clear of his family's troubles, but they keep finding him.
(c) He feels little or no relation with his family.
(d) In spite of the distance, he feels his brother is part of him.

3. How long is Robby's prison sentence?
(a) Life.
(b) 15 years.
(c) 5 years.
(d) 20 years.

4. What is a fence?
(a) An undercover police agent.
(b) A criminal who sells stolen goods.
(c) A loan shark.
(d) A co-conspirator.

5. Where does the word 'jail' come from?
(a) Cage.
(b) Chain.
(c) Torture.
(d) Trap.

Short Answer Questions

1. What theme runs through 'Brothers and Keepers'?

2. What motivated Robby to kill the fence?

3. Where does John pick Robby up?

4. Who is Jake?

5. Who does John say he had to adjust to in college?

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