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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Robbie's grandfather describe the cop who pulled him over?
(a) Mean as can be.
(b) Old looking.
(c) Young looking.
(d) Kindly.

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

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

5. 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 did the right thing.
(c) She lost her citizenship.
(d) She did what was best for her country.

6. What does Robbie's grandfather beg him not to underestimate in his letter?
(a) The ruthlessness of those in authority.
(b) J.'s strength and resourcefulness.
(c) The power/ danger of this moment.
(d) The beauty of this moment.

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

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

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

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

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

12. What word does the letter writer use to describe the present times?
(a) Good.
(b) Mediocre.
(c) Wild.
(d) Strange.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did an officer say to Robbie's grandfather after pulling him over for no reason?

3. What does Robbie's grandfather say about his friends R. and K.?

4. Who does Robbie's grandfather say he has been in touch with, though he does not think it will help?

5. Why does Robbie's grandfather say he is "touched" (3)?

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