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

2. Why does Robbie's grandfather say he is "touched" (3)?
(a) Robbie visited him on Easter.
(b) Robbie's mother still calls every day.
(c) Robbie wrote him in his time of need.
(d) Robbie said he loved him in his email.

3. Whose "situation [may] be made worse" (5) according to Robbie's grandfather at the end of his letter?
(a) Only J.'s.
(b) The entire country.
(c) J.'s as well as Robbie's whole family.
(d) Robbie alone.

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

5. Robbie's grandfather says people focus too much on courage and not enough on what?
(a) Introversion and Introspection.
(b) Timidity and wisdom.
(c) Discretion and caution.
(d) Fear and anger.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Robbie's grandfather describe the cop who pulled him over?

2. How does Robbie's grandfather describe the person responsible for disrupting "something so noble and time-tested and seemingly strong" (4)?

3. What does Robbie's grandfather say changes constantly to suit those in power?

4. What does Robbie's grandfather say those on the "other side" were "Ignorant of" (5)?

5. What does Robbie's grandfather do to keep some of his communication private?

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