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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What does John say he sees in himself by looking at the prisoners?
(a) Guilt.
(b) Shame.
(c) Evil.
(d) Lust.
2. What form does John Wideman use for telling Robby's story?
(a) Narrative.
(b) The letter.
(c) Satire.
(d) The essay.
3. Where does the word 'jail' come from?
(a) Cage.
(b) Chain.
(c) Torture.
(d) Trap.
4. What were prisoners prevented from doing after the revolt, according to John?
(a) Going outside.
(b) Having visitors.
(c) Writing letters.
(d) Making phone calls.
5. Who does John say he had to adjust to in college?
(a) The janitors and maids.
(b) The local blacks.
(c) Rich white kids.
(d) The teachers and administrators.
Short Answer Questions
1. Why did John's father move to Pittsburgh?
2. What does John say is an inmate's worst enemy?
3. What shade of black does John say he and his siblings are?
4. When did Robby's robbery-murder take place?
5. What does John say freedom is related to?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does John say Jamila knows of Robby?
2. Why does John say it might have been a mistake to bring Robby home with him?
3. Describe John's visit with Robby.
4. How does John characterize the significance of Robby's birthday?
5. How does John say he and his family are treated at the penitentiary?
6. Where does John say Robby has a place in Jamila's life?
7. Who travels to the prison to visit Robby?
8. How does John say he and his family act when they get to the penitentiary?
9. How does John characterize the prisoners?
10. How does John characterize the freedom gained by escaping from a situation or place?
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