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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 recall J.'s dog's name as at the end of his letter?
(a) Scotch.
(b) Bourbon.
(c) Boozie.
(d) Whiskey.

2. What occurs to Robbie's grandfather regarding J. at the very end of his letter?
(a) She may have already fled.
(b) She may be a spy.
(c) She may be a Republican.
(d) She and Robbie may be lovers.

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

4. 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?
(a) He should not have to tell anyone about someone else's business.
(b) He was treated unfairly.
(c) He got what he deserved.
(d) He should leave the country.

5. Who does Robbie's grandfather say he has been in touch with, though he does not think it will help?
(a) The president.
(b) J.
(c) M.
(d) A lawyer.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. Which of Robbie's friends did he initially write to ask his grandfather about?

5. What happened to a lawyer Robbie's grandfather knew after opposing an "ouster of sitting judges" (2)?

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