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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Visits, p. 44-54.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kinds of places did Robby NOT frequent?
(a) Girl's houses.
(b) Poolroom.
(c) Hang out corners.
(d) Gym.

2. How many years separate John and Robby?
(a) 5.
(b) 6.
(c) 8.
(d) 10.

3. How often does John visit Robby in prison?
(a) Monthly.
(b) Annually.
(c) Every other month.
(d) Weekly.

4. What do the prisoners see children as, according to John?
(a) Angels.
(b) Devils.
(c) Drugs.
(d) Meat.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the word 'jail' come from?

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

3. What does John say it is dangerous to drive through the Homewood Avenue district?

4. How does John measure Robby's growth?

5. What can't a prisoner do, no matter what?

(see the answer key)

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