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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 he had written "in the early days" (3)?
(a) Comic strips.
(b) Personal essays.
(c) Haiku.
(d) Letters to the editor.

2. What information did Robbie's friend M. have, but did not tell anyone?
(a) That G. had a fake passport.
(b) That J. had fled the country.
(c) That G. lacked the proper paperwork.
(d) That J. was in prison.

3. What does Robbie's grandfather tell him you realize when you reach a certain age?
(a) Time is of the essence.
(b) Time is all we have.
(c) All you need is love.
(d) Memories are all we have.

4. What happened to a lawyer Robbie's grandfather knew after opposing an "ouster of sitting judges" (2)?
(a) He was crucified in the press and people defaced his property.
(b) He was lauded in the press for his bravery.
(c) He was forced to leave the country.
(d) He disappeared and was never heard from again.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the recipient of the "Love Letter"?

2. What does Robbie's grandfather beg him not to underestimate in his letter?

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

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

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

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