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

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

3. What does Robbie's grandfather admit to having in response to the last part of Robbie's email?
(a) Regrets.
(b) Access to a good lawyer.
(c) A lot of money.
(d) Another family.

4. Who is the recipient of the "Love Letter"?
(a) Richie.
(b) Robbie.
(c) Ralph.
(d) Max.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why were Robbie's grandparents no longer able to muster "genuine outrage" (4) at what was going on in the country?

2. Why did Robbie's grandparents stop cursing Republican Senators or suggesting someone organize a march?

3. The letter writer is responding to what from the recipient?

4. What health issues was Robbie's grandfather just beginning to deal with during the critical period?

5. 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?

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