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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. Who does Robbie's grandfather say he has been in touch with, though he does not think it will help?
2. What information did Robbie's friend M. have, but did not tell anyone?
3. What does Robbie's grandfather ask regarding J.'s whereabouts?
4. What type of person does Robbie's grandfather say he does not want Robbie to be near ever?
5. The letter writer is responding to what from the recipient?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Robbie's grandfather say happened to the lawyer who was once "a prince of a guy" (2)?
2. Why is Robbie's grandfather flattered Robbie wrote him during this time? Why is he unable to be upset by anything Robbie said in his email?
3. Robbie's grandfather says that when you get older you realize that "time is all we have" (3). What are some examples of the "moments" in life he uses as an example?
4. Robbie asked his grandfather if he is supposed to "stand by and watch [his] friend's life be ruined" (3). What two ways does his grandfather say he will respond to that question?
5. What initials does Robbie's grandfather use in his letter and why?
6. What do readers learn about J. at the start of the story?
7. Why does Robbie's grandfather write him a letter in response to his email?
8. What does Robbie's grandfather say of the "other stuff" (3) that occurs between the special moments he recalls?
9. What do we learn about M. and G. at the start of the story?
10. What did Robbie's grandfather's friends R. and K. say about the florist who did not disclose his friend's voting past when asked?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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?
Essay Topic 2
Pick a character from the story and discuss their goals and motives.
Essay Topic 3
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.
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