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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 does Robbie's grandfather recall J.'s dog's name as at the end of his letter?
(a) Boozie.
(b) Scotch.
(c) Whiskey.
(d) Bourbon.

2. What does Robbie's grandfather say they are "sheltering...through a dark period" (6)?
(a) An innocent person.
(b) A puzzle piece.
(c) A trace of fire.
(d) A hoard of money.

3. What does Robbie's grandfather say he hopes Robbie will become one day?
(a) An old sage.
(b) An old curmudgeon.
(c) An old fart.
(d) An old fogy.

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

5. What simple act does Robbie's grandfather say is "doing much good" (6) as far as he is concerned?
(a) Going to work.
(b) Sleeping in the evening.
(c) Rising in the morning.
(d) Reading a book.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Robbie's grandfather say he and his wife would have had to have been in order to make any change pre-election?

2. What parenthetical compliments does Robbie's grandfather bestow on him when giving him advice?

3. What does Robbie's grandfather say those in power think regarding being in this country?

4. What happened to a lawyer Robbie's grandfather knew after opposing an "ouster of sitting judges" (2)?

5. What type of birds does Robbie's grandfather describe seeing while he was writing the letter?

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