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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Doing Time, II. Summer 1982.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does Robby show up in Laramie?
(a) April 1976.
(b) November 1975.
(c) July 1977.
(d) November 1976.

2. What does John say his mother lost when Robby declined into crime?
(a) Her patience with the racism of the system.
(b) Her affection for her children.
(c) Her forgiving nature.
(d) Her faith in God.

3. What motivated Robby to kill the fence?
(a) The man was about to kill him.
(b) He just didn't like the look of the guy.
(c) He thought he was reaching for a gun.
(d) He tried to run away.

4. Where was Robby arrested?
(a) Wyoming.
(b) Pennsylvania.
(c) California.
(d) Colorado.

5. What Catch-22 was John caught in?
(a) He was expected to be smart and also anti-intellectual.
(b) He was expected to have money, but he was expected not to work.
(c) He was expected to be a rebel and also a conformist.
(d) He was expected to be black and also to fit in seamlessly.

Short Answer Questions

1. What bothered John most about arguing with the white student?

2. What is it that unites almost all the prisoners?

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

4. How does John say he and his children and Robby act during their visit?

5. How did Robby meet Michael Dukes?

(see the answer key)

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