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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 does Robbie's grandfather say about J. at the end of the letter?

2. Robbie's grandfather says people focus too much on courage and not enough on what?

3. What does Robbie's grandfather "advise" and "implore"(5) him to do regarding J.?

4. What did Robbie's grandparents do every evening at the dining-room table for a while?

5. What does Robbie's grandfather say those on the "other side" were "Ignorant of" (5)?

Short Essay Questions

1. What were Robbie's grandparents doing nightly while the TV news blared in the other room pre and post election?

2. What "crude metaphor" (4) does Robbie's grandfather use to explain how he and his wife and others became inured to what was happening?

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

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

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

6. Robbie's grandfather cites a list of things the happened post-election, including a series of pardons. What other things does he list?

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

8. 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?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

"Love Letter" is an epistolary piece of fiction. Write an essay analyzing Saunders' choice to utilize this method for the story. Define epistolary and describe what makes this piece fall under that category. Discuss why you think Saunders chose this and whether you think it was effective.

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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