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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Which of Robbie's friends lacked the proper citizenships papers?
2. What information did Robbie's friend M. have, but did not tell anyone?
3. What does Robbie's grandfather say changes constantly to suit those in power?
4. What did Robbie do when his sister lost her scarf during a family trip?
5. What type of birds does Robbie's grandfather describe seeing while he was writing the letter?
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. Why does Robbie's grandfather write him a letter in response to his email?
3. 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?
4. What happens while Robbie's grandfather is writing the letter while sitting with his wife?
5. What does Robbie's grandfather say happened to the lawyer who was once "a prince of a guy" (2)?
6. What does Robbie's grandfather say of the "other stuff" (3) that occurs between the special moments he recalls?
7. What story does Robbie's grandfather tell about the letters and wrote to the newspaper and what happened as a result?
8. Robbie asked his grandfather if he is supposed to "stand by and watch [his] friend's life be ruined" (3). What two ways does his grandfather say he will respond to that question?
9. What initials does Robbie's grandfather use in his letter and why?
10. 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?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Write an essay analyzing Saunders's decision to tell the story from Robbie's grandfather's perspective. How does this impact the reader's understanding of the story's events? Is this effective? Why or why not? How would this story be different if told from Robbie's point of view?
Essay Topic 2
Discuss the theme of the past, present, and change and discuss how the letter explores these themes.
Essay Topic 3
Robbie's grandfather uses codified language in the letter in case someone else reads it. Write an essay detailing this language. What words are used? What do they mean?
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