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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 does Robbie's grandfather say he would never do and thinks Robbie would never do either?
(a) Protest.
(b) Arm himself.
(c) Become a Republican.
(d) Write his senators.

2. What does Robbie's grandfather admit to having in response to the last part of Robbie's email?
(a) Regrets.
(b) Access to a good lawyer.
(c) A lot of money.
(d) Another family.

3. What does Robbie's grandfather say they are "sheltering...through a dark period" (6)?
(a) An innocent person.
(b) A trace of fire.
(c) A puzzle piece.
(d) A hoard of money.

4. In what way does Robbie's grandfather say they can help him if need be at the end of his letter?
(a) Robbie can stay with them.
(b) They can help Robbie leave the country.
(c) They can send money.
(d) They can smuggle J. out of jail.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose "situation [may] be made worse" (5) according to Robbie's grandfather at the end of his letter?

2. What does Robbie's grandfather say is easy to think when reading history books?

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

4. What is Robbie's grandfather sure Robbie would say he would have done during the critical period?

5. Why did Robbie's grandparents pay little attention to the TV news despite it being bleak?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Robbie's grandfather say about organizing marches when discussing what he could have done during the critical period?

2. What happened in the dream Robbie's grandfather had the night before writing the letter?

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

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

5. Why does Robbie's grandfather say the system was like oxygen to them?

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

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

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

9. What does Robbie's grandfather say is easier to do when reading history books?

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

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