1. What type of birds does Robbie's grandfather describe seeing while he was writing the letter?
(a) Hawks.
(b) Geese.
(c) Blue jays.
(d) Mourning Doves.

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

3. What does Robbie's grandfather say regarding his friend G.?
(a) Don't give up.
(b) Que sera.
(c) That ship has sailed.
(d) Let bygones be bygones.

4. What does Robbie's grandfather do to keep some of his communication private?
(a) He uses fake names.
(b) He writes in code.
(c) He uses people's initials.
(d) He writes in a foreign language.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. What does Robbie's grandfather assure Robbie regarding the last part of his email?

3. 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?

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

5. What word does Robbie's grandfather use to say he has a lot of life experience?

(see the answer key)

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