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Four Summers | Quiz

Joyce Carol Oates
This Study Guide consists of approximately 53 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Four Summers.

Four Summers | Quiz

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1)

In the second summer, how long ago did Jerry get into big trouble? (from Part 2)

Years ago.
Days ago.
Weeks ago.
Months ago.
2)

Which of the following words does Sissie use to describe her own appearance? (from Part 4)

Gorgeous.
Pretty.
Beautiful.
Voluptuous.
3)

Who has the idea to go to the island in the boat? (from Part 2)

Jerry.
Jesse.
Frank.
Sissie.
4)

What do the women in Sissie's narrations often wear? (from Part 2)

Bandanas and sunglasses.
Big ornate hats.
Too much jewelry.
Church clothing.
5)

Which of the following is strewn across the island? (from Part 2)

Clothing.
Silverware.
Beer cans.
Notebook pages.
6)

In what season does the third section of the story begin? (from Part 3)

Spring.
Summer.
Winter.
Fall.
7)

What message about marriage does Sissie convey to the reader? (from Part 4)

Marriage is important regardless of love.
Marriage is not important.
Marriage is only for creating offspring.
Marriage is not always linked to romance.
8)

Which of the following is evidence that Sissie's narration has improved? (from Part 4)

She uses simple descriptions.
She knows about love.
She uses proper names.
She has doubts about her marriage.
9)

Which of the following makes the setting in the second summer seem rural? (from Part 2)

The theme of alcohol.
The bar.
Sissie's upbringing.
The words that characters use.
10)

How does Sissie describe the island that she goes to with her father? (from Part 2)

Untouched.
Cluttered and expansive.
Small and dirty.
Large and open.
11)

Whom does Sissie believe the burden of her family lies on? (from Part 3)

Her brothers.
Her father.
Herself.
Her mother.
12)

What is Sissie's complaint about the tavern in Part 3? (from Part 3)

It is too smoky.
They don't serve any good food.
It is too small.
It is full of people she hates.
13)

What does Sissie do on the island in the second summer? (from Part 2)

Plays hide and seek.
Explores.
Becomes sick.
Picks up trash.
14)

What part of Jesse reminds Sissie of her father? (from Part 4)

His laugh.
His voice.
His eyes.
His body.
15)

What is Sissie's father drinking as he approaches the children waiting for him in the second summer chapter? (from Part 2)

Juice.
Wine.
Water.
Beer.
16)

How old is Sissie when she meets the mysterious man? (from Part 3)

Fourteen.
Eighteen.
Sixteen.
Seventeen.
17)

When Sissie thinks about her mother, which of the following emotions does she feel? (from Part 4)

Emptiness.
Grief.
Joy.
Anxiety.
18)

Which of the following makes Sissie's mother unhappy? (from Part 3)

Sissie's father's ignorance of social etiquette.
Sissie's behavior in school.
Sissie's father's work schedule.
Sissie's hair.
19)

What does Sissie believe will happen to her love for her husband? (from Part 4)

It is more passionate than any other love.
It will dissipate over time.
It comes and goes day to day.
It will last her a lifetime.
20)

Which character is Sissie foreshadowed to be most like? (from Part 4)

Her father.
Her mother.
Her husband.
Her aunt.
21)

In what body part does Sissie see similarity between her father and Jerry? (from Part 2)

Brain.
Nose.
Arms.
Eyes.
22)

Which of the following compliments does the mysterious man give to Sissie? (from Part 3)

He says she is cute.
He says he likes her haircut.
He says he likes her car.
He says she is smart.
23)

Where do Sissie's parents drag her when she does not go out with her friends? (from Part 3)

On a boat outing.
The island.
The tavern.
The mall.
24)

After kissing the mysterious man, what emotion does Sissie feel? (from Part 3)

Love.
Happiness.
Fear.
Disgust.
25)

Which of the following thoughts does Sissie have about her father? (from Part 2)

That he is unlike other men.
That he does not drink as much as the other men do.
That he is less attractive than other men are.
That he is meaner than the other men are.
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