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

2. 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) She is a lovely person.
(d) He knew she was dishonest.

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

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

5. What does Robbie's grandfather liken the both of them to at the end of the story?
(a) Cave people.
(b) Dinosaurs.
(c) Martians.
(d) Neanderthals.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What occurs to Robbie's grandfather regarding J. at the very end of his letter?

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

4. Who became targeted after the election and the "deluge of pardons" (4)?

5. How does Robbie's grandfather close the letter?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. 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?

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

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

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

8. Why would it have been fruitless for Robbie's grandfather to "harangue the officials" (5) in Waterville?

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

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

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