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

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

3. 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) Intelligent, good looking, perpetual delight to know.
(d) Dashing, strong, best of friend.

4. What did Robbie do when his sister lost her scarf during a family trip?
(a) He laughed.
(b) He jumped in the water and found it.
(c) He knitted her a new one.
(d) He bought her a new one.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the author of "Love Letter"?

2. What happened to a lawyer Robbie's grandfather knew after opposing an "ouster of sitting judges" (2)?

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

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. 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?

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

8. 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?

9. 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?

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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