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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What two ways does Robbie's grandfather tell him he will respond to his question about what to do about his friend?
(a) As a loyalists and as a free man.
(b) As a citizen and as a friend.
(c) As a nationalist and as a loyalist.
(d) As a citizen and a grandfather.

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

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

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

6. What Christmas gift from Robbie were his grandparents using the morning the letter was written?
(a) Green mittens.
(b) Blue mugs.
(c) Pink stationary.
(d) Yellow t-shirts.

7. What did an officer say to Robbie's grandfather after pulling him over for no reason?
(a) Stay off the road.
(b) Stop reading the paper.
(c) Stay home and stay quiet.
(d) Stay off the computer.

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

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

10. Which of Robbie's friends did he initially write to ask his grandfather about?
(a) J.
(b) M.
(c) K.
(d) G.

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

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

13. What happened to the florist who did not tell his gym buddy about his friend's voting past?
(a) The neighbors defaced his property.
(b) He could no longer register his work vehicle.
(c) He was arrested.
(d) He disappeared and was never heard from again.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Robbie's grandfather meet the friends he speaks of in his letter?

2. What does Robbie's grandfather say regarding his friend G.?

3. What might the "loyalists" think J. did when she did not share with them information on G. and M.?

4. What word does Robbie's grandfather use to describe Robbie when telling him he is lucky to have a grandson like him?

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

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