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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 4- 6 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Robbie's grandfather say everyone is sick of hearing?
(a) They are a nation of immigrants.
(b) They are a nation of laws.
(c) They are a nation of peace.
(d) They are a nation of justice.

2. The letter writer is responding to what from the recipient?
(a) A text message.
(b) An email.
(c) A phone call.
(d) A facebook post.

3. What does Robbie's grandfather liken the both of them to at the end of the story?
(a) Neanderthals.
(b) Martians.
(c) Dinosaurs.
(d) Cave people.

4. 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?
(a) Grand theatrics.
(b) Too little, too late.
(c) Empty Gesture.
(d) Waste of time.

5. Robbie's grandfather says people focus too much on courage and not enough on what?
(a) Timidity and wisdom.
(b) Discretion and caution.
(c) Introversion and Introspection.
(d) Fear and anger.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Robbie's grandfather say those on the "other side" were "Ignorant of" (5)?

2. What did an officer say to Robbie's grandfather after pulling him over for no reason?

3. What does Robbie's grandfather ask regarding J.'s whereabouts?

4. Why did Robbie's grandparents pay little attention to the TV news despite it being bleak?

5. What "crude metaphor" (4) does Robbie's grandfather use to describe the president's behavior?

(see the answer key)

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