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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) Seeing the birth of his daughter.
(b) His wedding day.
(c) His father's passing.
(d) His first day of school.

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

3. How does Robbie's grandfather feel about the friends he discusses in his letter?
(a) They are hilarious.
(b) They are pretentious.
(c) They are scoundrels.
(d) They are good people.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

5. What does Robbie's grandfather say those in power think regarding being in this country?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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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