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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What might the "loyalists" think J. did when she did not share with them information on G. and M.?
(a) She forfeited certain rights.
(b) She lost her citizenship.
(c) She did what was best for her country.
(d) She did the right thing.

3. What does Robbie's grandfather assure Robbie regarding the last part of his email?
(a) It angered him greatly.
(b) He read it thoroughly.
(c) It did not upset him.
(d) He did not show it to anyone.

4. What does Robbie's grandfather tell him you realize when you reach a certain age?
(a) Time is all we have.
(b) Time is of the essence.
(c) Memories are all we have.
(d) All you need is love.

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

6. What does Robbie's grandfather say changes constantly to suit those in power?
(a) Dietary guidelines.
(b) Laws.
(c) Fashion.
(d) The education system.

7. What does Robbie's grandfather say he had written "in the early days" (3)?
(a) Letters to the editor.
(b) Personal essays.
(c) Comic strips.
(d) Haiku.

8. What word does Robbie's grandfather use to describe Robbie when telling him he is lucky to have a grandson like him?
(a) Spectacular.
(b) Stellar.
(c) Stupendous.
(d) Sensational.

9. Who is the recipient of the "Love Letter"?
(a) Ralph.
(b) Robbie.
(c) Max.
(d) Richie.

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

11. What is one of the significant memories Robbie's grandfather mentions in his letter?
(a) Seeing the birth of his daughter.
(b) His father's passing.
(c) His first day of school.
(d) His wedding day.

12. 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 said he loved him in his email.
(d) Robbie visited him on Easter.

13. What does the letter writer call the recipient in the first line of "Love Letter"?
(a) Kid.
(b) Chap.
(c) Buddy.
(d) Son.

14. The letter writer is responding to what from the recipient?
(a) A text message.
(b) An email.
(c) A phone call.
(d) A facebook post.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What Christmas gift from Robbie were his grandparents using the morning the letter was written?

4. What does Robbie's grandfather beg him not to underestimate in his letter?

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

(see the answer keys)

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