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

2. Which of Robbie's friends did he initially write to ask his grandfather about?
(a) G.
(b) M.
(c) J.
(d) K.

3. What two ways does Robbie's grandfather tell him he will respond to his question about what to do about his friend?
(a) As a loyalists and as a free man.
(b) As a citizen and a grandfather.
(c) As a citizen and as a friend.
(d) As a nationalist and as a loyalist.

4. How does Robbie's grandfather close the letter?
(a) My heart is with you.
(b) With much love.
(c) Love you to the moon and back.
(d) Yours truly.

5. When did Robbie's grandfather meet the friends he speaks of in his letter?
(a) Christmas.
(b) Easter.
(c) Valentine's Day.
(d) Hannukah.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did Robbie do when his sister lost her scarf during a family trip?

3. What does Robbie's grandfather say he had written "in the early days" (3)?

4. What does Robbie's grandfather recall J.'s dog's name as at the end of his letter?

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

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