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

2. Why did Robbie's grandparents stop cursing Republican Senators or suggesting someone organize a march?
(a) Because things started to get better.
(b) They felt it was pointless.
(c) They began to agree with the Republicans.
(d) They were afraid of getting arrested.

3. Whose "situation [may] be made worse" (5) according to Robbie's grandfather at the end of his letter?
(a) Robbie alone.
(b) The entire country.
(c) Only J.'s.
(d) J.'s as well as Robbie's whole family.

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 smuggle J. out of jail.
(b) They can help Robbie leave the country.
(c) They can send money.
(d) Robbie can stay with them.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What gift does Robbie's grandfather say R. and K. had given him when he was young?

2. How does Robbie's grandfather close the letter?

3. What does Robbie's grandfather say he hopes Robbie will become one day?

4. What does Robbie's grandfather say everyone is sick of hearing?

5. What types of things did Robbie's grandparents do at first during the critical period?

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