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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 happened to a lawyer Robbie's grandfather knew after opposing an "ouster of sitting judges" (2)?
(a) He was forced to leave the country.
(b) He was lauded in the press for his bravery.
(c) He was crucified in the press and people defaced his property.
(d) He disappeared and was never heard from again.

2. Which of Robbie's friends lacked the proper citizenships papers?
(a) M.
(b) R.
(c) G.
(d) J.

3. How does Robbie's grandfather describe the moment when he woke from his dream and came back to the present time and place?
(a) Beautiful.
(b) Joyous.
(c) Preposterous.
(d) Sad.

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

5. What is one of the significant memories Robbie's grandfather mentions in his letter?
(a) His first day of school.
(b) Seeing the birth of his daughter.
(c) His father's passing.
(d) His wedding day.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Robbie's grandfather liken the both of them to at the end of the story?

3. 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?

4. What word does Robbie's grandfather use to describe Robbie when telling him he is lucky to have a grandson like him?

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

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