View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 1 - 3 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of birds does Robbie's grandfather describe seeing while he was writing the letter?
(a) Geese.
(b) Hawks.
(c) Blue jays.
(d) Mourning Doves.

2. What does Robbie's grandfather say those in power think regarding being in this country?
(a) It is a privilege not a right.
(b) It is the right of anyone who wants to be here.
(c) It is every citizen's duty to care for one another.
(d) It is a privilege for those who can pay for it.

3. What word does Robbie's grandfather use to say he has a lot of life experience?
(a) Ancient.
(b) Elderly.
(c) Sage.
(d) Wisdom.

4. What two ways does Robbie's grandfather tell him he will respond to his question about what to do about his friend?
(a) As a citizen and a grandfather.
(b) As a nationalist and as a loyalist.
(c) As a loyalists and as a free man.
(d) As a citizen and as a friend.

5. How does Robbie's grandfather feel about the friends he discusses in his letter?
(a) They are good people.
(b) They are hilarious.
(c) They are pretentious.
(d) They are scoundrels.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did an officer say to Robbie's grandfather after pulling him over for no reason?

2. What does Robbie's grandfather tell him you realize when you reach a certain age?

3. What happened to a lawyer Robbie's grandfather knew after opposing an "ouster of sitting judges" (2)?

4. What word does the letter writer use to describe the present times?

5. What does Robbie's grandfather say regarding his friend G.?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 322 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample