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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Robbie's grandfather assure Robbie regarding the last part of his email?
(a) He did not show it to anyone.
(b) It did not upset him.
(c) It angered him greatly.
(d) He read it thoroughly.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What gift does Robbie's grandfather say R. and K. had given him when he was young?

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

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

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Robbie's grandfather say happened to the lawyer who was once "a prince of a guy" (2)?

2. Robbie's grandfather says that when you get older you realize that "time is all we have" (3). What are some examples of the "moments" in life he uses as an example?

3. Why does Robbie's grandfather write him a letter in response to his email?

4. What story does Robbie's grandfather tell about the letters and wrote to the newspaper and what happened as a result?

5. Robbie asked his grandfather if he is supposed to "stand by and watch [his] friend's life be ruined" (3). What two ways does his grandfather say he will respond to that question?

6. What happens while Robbie's grandfather is writing the letter while sitting with his wife?

7. What do readers learn about J. at the start of the story?

8. What initials does Robbie's grandfather use in his letter and why?

9. What does Robbie's grandfather say of the "other stuff" (3) that occurs between the special moments he recalls?

10. What did Robbie's grandfather's friends R. and K. say about the florist who did not disclose his friend's voting past when asked?

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