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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 post-election acts did Robbie's grandparents find unsurprising?

2. What does Robbie's grandfather say he hopes Robbie will become one day?

3. How does Robbie's grandfather describe the person responsible for disrupting "something so noble and time-tested and seemingly strong" (4)?

4. What health issues was Robbie's grandfather just beginning to deal with during the critical period?

5. In what way does Robbie's grandfather say they can help him if need be at the end of his letter?

Short Essay Questions

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

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. Why were "those on the other side" (5) so wiling to try to tear down the system?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay analyzing Saunders's language style and word choice in "Love Letter." What are some words that stand out to you and why? What words are repeated? What words are most impactful? Explain your answer.

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

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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