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

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

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

4. 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 should leave the country.
(c) He was treated unfairly.
(d) He got what he deserved.

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) Fled the country.
(c) Ratted on J.
(d) Turned herself in.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of Robbie's friends lacked the proper citizenships papers?

2. What did Robbie do when his sister lost her scarf during a family trip?

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

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

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

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

4. 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?

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

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

7. 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?

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

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

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

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