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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 1 - 3 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Robbie's grandfather say about his friends R. and K.?
(a) They are revolutionaries.
(b) They are fascists.
(c) They are pacifists.
(d) They are loyalists.

2. What did Robbie do when his sister lost her scarf during a family trip?
(a) He knitted her a new one.
(b) He laughed.
(c) He jumped in the water and found it.
(d) He bought her a new one.

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

4. How does Robbie's grandfather feel about the friends he discusses in his letter?
(a) They are scoundrels.
(b) They are hilarious.
(c) They are good people.
(d) They are pretentious.

5. 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 the right of anyone who wants to be here.
(c) It is a privilege not a right.
(d) It is a privilege for those who can pay for it.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one of the significant memories Robbie's grandfather mentions in his letter?

2. What does Robbie's grandfather say regarding his friend G.?

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

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

5. What does Robbie's grandfather suggest they must try to do "to avoid as much unpleasantness and future harm as possible" (3)?

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