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

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

3. 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.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What parenthetical compliments does Robbie's grandfather bestow on him when giving him advice?

2. What does Robbie's grandfather do to keep some of his communication private?

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

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

5. What happened to the florist who did not tell his gym buddy about his friend's voting past?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Robbie's grandfather flattered Robbie wrote him during this time? Why is he unable to be upset by anything Robbie said in his email?

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

3. What do we learn about M. and G. at the start of the story?

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

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

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

7. 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?

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

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

10. 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?

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