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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Disgruntled.
(d) Disgusted.

2. What information did Robbie's friend M. have, but did not tell anyone?
(a) That J. was in prison.
(b) That G. had a fake passport.
(c) That G. lacked the proper paperwork.
(d) That J. had fled the country.

3. Which of Robbie's friends lacked the proper citizenships papers?
(a) G.
(b) R.
(c) M.
(d) J.

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

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

6. What does Robbie's grandfather say everyone is sick of hearing?
(a) They are a nation of justice.
(b) They are a nation of immigrants.
(c) They are a nation of laws.
(d) They are a nation of peace.

7. What does Robbie's grandfather suggest they must try to do "to avoid as much unpleasantness and future harm as possible" (3)?
(a) Keep calm and carry on.
(b) They to think like those in power.
(c) Move to another country.
(d) Change their names.

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

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

10. What does Robbie's grandfather say those in power think regarding being in this country?
(a) It is a privilege for those who can pay for it.
(b) It is every citizen's duty to care for one another.
(c) It is a privilege not a right.
(d) It is the right of anyone who wants to be here.

11. What parenthetical compliments does Robbie's grandfather bestow on him when giving him advice?
(a) Intelligent, good looking, perpetual delight to know.
(b) Dashing, strong, best of friend.
(c) Charming, good-humored, kind to all.
(d) Humorous, kind-hearted, easy going.

12. What word does Robbie's grandfather use to say he has a lot of life experience?
(a) Elderly.
(b) Sage.
(c) Ancient.
(d) Wisdom.

13. What does Robbie's grandfather say M. "should have done" if following "their way of thinking" (2)?
(a) Turned herself in.
(b) Ratted on J.
(c) Let the authorities know about G.
(d) Fled the country.

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

15. What does Robbie's grandfather ask regarding J.'s whereabouts?
(a) If she has left the country.
(b) If she is in a state or federal prison.
(c) If she is staying with M. or G.
(d) If she is staying with Robbie.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Robbie's grandfather describe the cop who pulled him over?

3. What is one of the significant memories Robbie's grandfather mentions in his letter?

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

5. Who is the author of "Love Letter"?

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