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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. 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) Humorous, kind-hearted, easy going.
(d) Intelligent, good looking, perpetual delight to know.

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

6. Who is the author of "Love Letter"?
(a) George Eliot.
(b) George Jefferson.
(c) George Orwell.
(d) George Saunders.

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

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

9. 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.

10. What does Robbie's grandfather say about his friends R. and K.?
(a) They are fascists.
(b) They are loyalists.
(c) They are revolutionaries.
(d) They are pacifists.

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

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

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

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

15. Why does Robbie's grandfather say he is "touched" (3)?
(a) Robbie wrote him in his time of need.
(b) Robbie said he loved him in his email.
(c) Robbie's mother still calls every day.
(d) Robbie visited him on Easter.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Robbie's grandfather say M. "should have done" if following "their way of thinking" (2)?

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

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

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

5. What Christmas gift from Robbie were his grandparents using the morning the letter was written?

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