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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. Why were Robbie's grandparents no longer able to muster "genuine outrage" (4) at what was going on in the country?
(a) They liked the president.
(b) They felt hopeful things were getting better.
(c) They thought the media was overreacting.
(d) They were overwhelmed.

2. What health issues was Robbie's grandfather just beginning to deal with during the critical period?
(a) Migraines.
(b) Bad shoulders.
(c) Dental issues.
(d) Hip pain.

3. Why did Robbie's grandparents stop cursing Republican Senators or suggesting someone organize a march?
(a) They felt it was pointless.
(b) They began to agree with the Republicans.
(c) Because things started to get better.
(d) They were afraid of getting arrested.

4. How does Robbie's grandfather describe the person responsible for disrupting "something so noble and time-tested and seemingly strong" (4)?
(a) Foolish.
(b) Clownish.
(c) Impish.
(d) Oafish.

5. What does Robbie's grandfather say about J. at the end of the letter?
(a) She was a noble woman.
(b) Robbie was too good for her.
(c) He knew she was dishonest.
(d) She is a lovely person.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Robbie's grandfather describe the moment when he woke from his dream and came back to the present time and place?

2. What does Robbie's grandfather admit to having in response to the last part of Robbie's email?

3. Robbie's grandfather says people focus too much on courage and not enough on what?

4. What does Robbie's grandfather say he hopes Robbie will become one day?

5. What types of things did Robbie's grandparents do at first during the critical period?

Short Essay Questions

1. What sort of help does Robbie's grandfather offer to Robbie if he needs it at the end of his letter?

2. What language does Robbie's grandfather use to describe the president, particularly when explaining why he did not think things could go so far?

3. What were Robbie's grandparents doing nightly while the TV news blared in the other room pre and post election?

4. What does Robbie's grandfather admit he regrets during the "critical period" (4) before the election?

5. What realization does Robbie's grandfather have at the end of his letter, which he knows must make the situation that much harder for Robbie?

6. Why were Robbie's grandparents not "more extreme people" (5), according to him?

7. In the end, what does Robbie's grandfather "advise" and "implore" (5) Robbie to do regarding J.? Why?

8. Why were "those on the other side" (5) so wiling to try to tear down the system?

9. What household and medical bills were Robbie's grandparents incurring during what he calls the "critical period" (4)?

10. Why did Robbie's grandparents stop saying anything about what was going on "during this critical period" (4)?

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