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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Robbie's grandfather describe the cop who pulled him over?
(a) Mean as can be.
(b) Young looking.
(c) Kindly.
(d) Old looking.

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

3. How does Robbie's grandfather describe the person responsible for disrupting "something so noble and time-tested and seemingly strong" (4)?
(a) Impish.
(b) Clownish.
(c) Oafish.
(d) Foolish.

4. What does Robbie's grandfather suggest Robbie do after reading the letter?
(a) Fax it to the president.
(b) Make a copy of it.
(c) Send it to J.
(d) Destroy it.

5. What types of things did Robbie's grandparents do at first during the critical period?
(a) Organized marches.
(b) Wrote their senators and donated money.
(c) Watched the news more.
(d) Ran for office.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who became targeted after the election and the "deluge of pardons" (4)?

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

5. Why were Robbie's grandparents no longer able to muster "genuine outrage" (4) at what was going on in the country?

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