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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Robby say is true of all valuable things?
(a) They depend on the prison bureaucracy.
(b) They are transitory.
(c) They are only available to whites.
(d) They are worth working hard for.

2. How long does John say is the longest he's ever talked with his brother in his whole life?
(a) Three hours.
(b) Six hours.
(c) Half an hour.
(d) Two hours.

3. How does Robby characterize the person who helps them?
(a) Subversive.
(b) Jaded.
(c) Naïve.
(d) Experienced.

4. Who is John?
(a) A black father.
(b) A black criminal.
(c) A white cop.
(d) A black professional.

5. What was Robby's personality as a child?
(a) He was the loner in the family.
(b) He was introspective and moody.
(c) He was easy-going and duplicitous.
(d) He always wanted to have fun.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many prisoners take degrees?

2. How does John say he tries to treat the prisoners?

3. What news does John get at the beginning of the book?

4. What is Robby's degree in?

5. What does Robby say motivated him to work hard?

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