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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 is "Brothers and Keepers" centered on?
(a) John's attempts to distance himself from his family.
(b) Robby's trial for murder.
(c) The relationship between John and Robby.
(d) The history of Wideman's family.

2. What does John say Jamila remembers about Robby?
(a) That he dances.
(b) That he eats apples.
(c) That he looks like Muhammad Ali.
(d) That he sings show tunes.

3. Where does John's family live?
(a) Pittsburgh.
(b) Portland.
(c) Missoula.
(d) Brooklyn.

4. What form does John Wideman use for telling Robby's story?
(a) Satire.
(b) The essay.
(c) Narrative.
(d) The letter.

5. Who is Johnny-Boy?
(a) A criminal Robby picked up in Utah.
(b) One of Robby's partners in crime.
(c) The cop who catches Robby.
(d) The driver of the car who picked Robby up.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why did John's father move to Pittsburgh?

3. What motivated Robby to kill the fence?

4. Who is Jake?

5. What is the Homewood Avenue neighborhood?

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