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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 4- 6 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What types of things did Robbie's grandparents do at first during the critical period?
(a) Organized marches.
(b) Ran for office.
(c) Wrote their senators and donated money.
(d) Watched the news more.

2. What word does the letter writer use to describe the present times?
(a) Wild.
(b) Good.
(c) Mediocre.
(d) Strange.

3. What did an officer say to Robbie's grandfather after pulling him over for no reason?
(a) Stay home and stay quiet.
(b) Stop reading the paper.
(c) Stay off the computer.
(d) Stay off the road.

4. What does Robbie's grandfather say he had written "in the early days" (3)?
(a) Haiku.
(b) Personal essays.
(c) Letters to the editor.
(d) Comic strips.

5. What does Robbie's grandfather tell him you realize when you reach a certain age?
(a) Time is of the essence.
(b) Memories are all we have.
(c) Time is all we have.
(d) All you need is love.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Robbie's grandfather feel about the friends he discusses in his letter?

2. What did Robbie's grandparents do every evening at the dining-room table for a while?

3. Why did Robbie's grandparents stop cursing Republican Senators or suggesting someone organize a march?

4. What phrase does Robbie's grandfather use at the end of his letter when discussing what he should do regarding J., which he hopes does not offend Robbie?

5. What type of person does Robbie's grandfather say he does not want Robbie to be near ever?

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