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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 words does Robbie's grandfather use to describe he and Robbie's shared feeling about the situation he writes?

2. What does Robbie's grandfather say everyone is sick of hearing?

3. Who does Robbie's grandfather say he has been in touch with, though he does not think it will help?

4. What type of person does Robbie's grandfather say he does not want Robbie to be near ever?

5. What does Robbie's grandfather say those in power think regarding being in this country?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

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 did Robbie's grandfather's friends R. and K. say about the florist who did not disclose his friend's voting past when asked?

5. What do readers learn about J. at the start of the story?

6. What does Robbie's grandfather say happened to the lawyer who was once "a prince of a guy" (2)?

7. What do we learn about M. and G. at the start of the story?

8. What happens while Robbie's grandfather is writing the letter while sitting with his wife?

9. What initials does Robbie's grandfather use in his letter and why?

10. What does Robbie's grandfather say of the "other stuff" (3) that occurs between the special moments he recalls?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write a brief essay analyzing the title "Love Letter." Explore the ways in which this title connects to the plot and themes of the story.

Essay Topic 2

Choose a character and discuss their role in creating conflict in the story.

Essay Topic 3

Pick a character from the story and discuss their goals and motives.

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