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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 parenthetical compliments does Robbie's grandfather bestow on him when giving him advice?
(a) Charming, good-humored, kind to all.
(b) Intelligent, good looking, perpetual delight to know.
(c) Dashing, strong, best of friend.
(d) Humorous, kind-hearted, easy going.

2. 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.

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

4. What does Robbie's grandfather ask regarding J.'s whereabouts?
(a) If she has left the country.
(b) If she is in a state or federal prison.
(c) If she is staying with M. or G.
(d) If she is staying with Robbie.

5. What does Robbie's grandfather say changes constantly to suit those in power?
(a) The education system.
(b) Dietary guidelines.
(c) Fashion.
(d) Laws.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What word does the letter writer use to describe the present times?

4. What happened to a lawyer Robbie's grandfather knew after opposing an "ouster of sitting judges" (2)?

5. What type of birds does Robbie's grandfather describe seeing while he was writing the letter?

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