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

3. What is Robbie's grandfather sure Robbie would say he would have done during the critical period?

4. What simple act does Robbie's grandfather say is "doing much good" (6) as far as he is concerned?

5. What "crude metaphor" (4) does Robbie's grandfather use to describe the president's behavior?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What are some of the things Robbie's grandparents tried to do during the critical period, before essentially giving up?

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

4. What happened in the dream Robbie's grandfather had the night before writing the letter?

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

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

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

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

9. Why did Robbie's grandparents stop saying anything about what was going on "during this critical period" (4)?

10. Why does Robbie's grandfather say the system was like oxygen to them?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay exploring the circumstances Robbie's grandfather discusses in his letter. What changes have occurred? Who is at fault? Who is impacted and how?

Essay Topic 2

"Love Letter" explores the theme of action -- when to take action and what action to take. Write an essay exploring this theme. Identify Robbie's grandfather's thoughts on this using direct examples from the story.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay examining the ending of "Love Letter." How did the ending fit into the storyline? Do you think the ending was effective? What theme might the ending represent? What might the author have done differently?

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