1. What does Robbie's grandfather say those in power think regarding being in this country?
(a) It is every citizen's duty to care for one another.
(b) It is a privilege not a right.
(c) It is the right of anyone who wants to be here.
(d) It is a privilege for those who can pay for it.

2. What post-election acts did Robbie's grandparents find unsurprising?
(a) Celebrations.
(b) Protests.
(c) Gerrymandering.
(d) Pardons.

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

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 should not have to tell anyone about someone else's business.
(b) He should leave the country.
(c) He was treated unfairly.
(d) He got what he deserved.

5. 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 as a friend.
(c) As a citizen and a grandfather.
(d) As a nationalist and as a loyalist.

Short Answer Questions

1. What phrase does Robbie's grandfather use at the end of his letter when discussing what he should do regarding J., which he hopes does not offend Robbie?

2. What words does Robbie's grandfather use to describe he and Robbie's shared feeling about the situation he writes?

3. Why does Robbie's grandfather say he is "touched" (3)?

4. In what way does Robbie's grandfather say they can help him if need be at the end of his letter?

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

(see the answer key)

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