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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. What word does the letter writer use to describe the present times?
2. What does Robbie's grandfather say those in power think regarding being in this country?
3. What happened to a lawyer Robbie's grandfather knew after opposing an "ouster of sitting judges" (2)?
4. Who is the author of "Love Letter"?
5. What does Robbie's grandfather beg him not to underestimate in his letter?
Short Essay Questions
1. 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?
2. What initials does Robbie's grandfather use in his letter and why?
3. What does Robbie's grandfather say of the "other stuff" (3) that occurs between the special moments he recalls?
4. What do we learn about M. and G. at the start of the story?
5. Why does Robbie's grandfather write him a letter in response to his email?
6. 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?
7. What story does Robbie's grandfather tell about the letters and wrote to the newspaper and what happened as a result?
8. 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?
9. What does Robbie's grandfather say happened to the lawyer who was once "a prince of a guy" (2)?
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
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?
Essay Topic 2
Write a detailed analysis of tone in Saunders's "Love Letter." Include whether the tone changes or remains the same. If it changes, include details on when, why and whether this change is effective.
Essay Topic 3
Choose a character and discuss their role in creating conflict in the story.
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