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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Robbie's grandfather say he is "touched" (3)?
(a) Robbie wrote him in his time of need.
(b) Robbie's mother still calls every day.
(c) Robbie visited him on Easter.
(d) Robbie said he loved him in his email.

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

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

4. What Christmas gift from Robbie were his grandparents using the morning the letter was written?
(a) Green mittens.
(b) Yellow t-shirts.
(c) Pink stationary.
(d) Blue mugs.

5. What does Robbie's grandmother say in the dream his grandfather had about her which he writes in his letter?
(a) Let us not overreact.
(b) Let us think of what we must do.
(c) Let us pray.
(d) Let's get the hell out of here.

Short Answer Questions

1. What health issues was Robbie's grandfather just beginning to deal with during the critical period?

2. What did R. and K. think of what happened to the florist who did not tell his gym buddy about his friend's voting past?

3. When did Robbie's grandfather meet the friends he speaks of in his letter?

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

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

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