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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Who does Robbie's grandfather say he has been in touch with, though he does not think it will help?
(a) M.
(b) The president.
(c) J.
(d) A lawyer.

4. Why does Robbie's grandfather say he is "touched" (3)?
(a) Robbie visited him on Easter.
(b) Robbie said he loved him in his email.
(c) Robbie wrote him in his time of need.
(d) Robbie's mother still calls every day.

5. What words does Robbie's grandfather use to describe he and Robbie's shared feeling about the situation he writes?
(a) Disgusted.
(b) Disturbed.
(c) Discourages.
(d) Disgruntled.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Robbie's grandfather tell him you realize when you reach a certain age?

3. What information did Robbie's friend M. have, but did not tell anyone?

4. What does Robbie's grandfather assure Robbie regarding the last part of his email?

5. What does Robbie's grandfather say those in power think regarding being in this country?

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