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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 4- 6 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Robbie's grandfather liken the both of them to at the end of the story?
(a) Dinosaurs.
(b) Neanderthals.
(c) Martians.
(d) Cave people.

2. What does Robbie's grandfather beg him not to underestimate in his letter?
(a) The beauty of this moment.
(b) The ruthlessness of those in authority.
(c) J.'s strength and resourcefulness.
(d) The power/ danger of this moment.

3. What does Robbie's grandfather say everyone is sick of hearing?
(a) They are a nation of laws.
(b) They are a nation of immigrants.
(c) They are a nation of justice.
(d) They are a nation of peace.

4. What does Robbie's grandfather say he and his wife would have had to have been in order to make any change pre-election?
(a) Unethical people.
(b) Extreme people.
(c) Caring people.
(d) Educated people.

5. What information did Robbie's friend M. have, but did not tell anyone?
(a) That J. had fled the country.
(b) That G. had a fake passport.
(c) That J. was in prison.
(d) That G. lacked the proper paperwork.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Robbie's grandfather suggest they must try to do "to avoid as much unpleasantness and future harm as possible" (3)?

2. Why were Robbie's grandparents no longer able to muster "genuine outrage" (4) at what was going on in the country?

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

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

5. How does Robbie's grandfather describe the moment when he woke from his dream and came back to the present time and place?

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