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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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.

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

4. 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.

5. 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 nationalist and as a loyalist.
(b) As a citizen and a grandfather.
(c) As a loyalists and as a free man.
(d) As a citizen and as a friend.

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

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

8. 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 wedding day.
(d) His first day of school.

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

10. 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.

11. What gift does Robbie's grandfather say R. and K. had given him when he was young?
(a) A bronze Lincoln bank.
(b) A plastic Lincoln figure.
(c) A painting of Lincoln.
(d) A gold Lincoln statue.

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

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

14. 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.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who is the recipient of the "Love Letter"?

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?

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

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