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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Robbie's grandparents pay little attention to the TV news despite it being bleak?
(a) They assumed much of the news on TV was fake.
(b) They figured there was nothing they could do about it.
(c) They could not really hear what was going on from the other room.
(d) They figured someone would come along to set things straight.

2. What does Robbie's grandfather liken the both of them to at the end of the story?
(a) Martians.
(b) Dinosaurs.
(c) Cave people.
(d) Neanderthals.

3. What does Robbie's grandfather say about J. at the end of the letter?
(a) He knew she was dishonest.
(b) She was a noble woman.
(c) Robbie was too good for her.
(d) She is a lovely person.

4. What did R. and K. think of what happened to the florist who did not tell his gym buddy about his friend's voting past?
(a) He was treated unfairly.
(b) He should not have to tell anyone about someone else's business.
(c) He got what he deserved.
(d) He should leave the country.

5. What does Robbie's grandfather beg him not to underestimate in his letter?
(a) The power/ danger of this moment.
(b) The ruthlessness of those in authority.
(c) The beauty of this moment.
(d) J.'s strength and resourcefulness.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why were Robbie's grandparents no longer able to muster "genuine outrage" (4) at what was going on in the country?

2. What does Robbie's grandfather say the system as he and his wife knew it was like?

3. What is Robbie's grandfather sure Robbie would say he would have done during the critical period?

4. What types of things did Robbie's grandparents do at first during the critical period?

5. What does Robbie's grandfather assure Robbie regarding the last part of his email?

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