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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 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.

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

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

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

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

6. 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 citizen and a grandfather.
(d) As a nationalist and as a loyalist.

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

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

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

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

11. Who does Robbie's grandfather say he has been in touch with, though he does not think it will help?
(a) M.
(b) J.
(c) A lawyer.
(d) The president.

12. 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. lacked the proper paperwork.
(d) That G. had a fake passport.

13. 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.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Robbie's grandfather say changes constantly to suit those in power?

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

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

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

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