1. What does Robbie's grandfather say the system as he and his wife knew it was like?
(a) Nitrogen.
(b) Cyanide.
(c) Oxygen.
(d) Hydrogen.

2. What does Robbie's grandfather say they are "sheltering...through a dark period" (6)?
(a) A hoard of money.
(b) A puzzle piece.
(c) An innocent person.
(d) A trace of fire.

3. What type of birds does Robbie's grandfather describe seeing while he was writing the letter?
(a) Geese.
(b) Mourning Doves.
(c) Hawks.
(d) Blue jays.

4. In what way does Robbie's grandfather say they can help him if need be at the end of his letter?
(a) They can send money.
(b) Robbie can stay with them.
(c) They can smuggle J. out of jail.
(d) They can help Robbie leave the country.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. What does Robbie's grandfather say he had written "in the early days" (3)?

3. What does Robbie's grandfather say he and his wife would have had to have been in order to make any change pre-election?

4. What does Robbie's grandfather do to keep some of his communication private?

5. What occurs to Robbie's grandfather regarding J. at the very end of his letter?

(see the answer key)

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