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The Summer of the Swans | Quiz

Betsy Byars
This Study Guide consists of approximately 52 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Summer of the Swans.

The Summer of the Swans | Quiz

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1)

What does Charlie never do? (from Chapter 6)

Stand upright.
Smile.
Look people in the eye.
Speak.
2)

Who does Charlie run to first when he gets out of the woods? (from Chapter 22)

Wanda.
Aunt Willie.
The swans.
Sam.
3)

How does Sara feel when she sees the swans? (from Chapter 7)

She is in awe.
She thinks they are like ducks.
She thinks they are loud.
She is angry there are not more.
4)

Who turns Charlie around when he starts to walk away after getting upset on Mary's porch? (from Chapter 6)

Mrs. Johnson.
Mary's mother.
Mary.
Sara.
5)

Who is at the lake with Sara and Charlie after Wanda and Frank leave? (from Chapter 7)

Sara's English teacher.
An old couple.
Nobody.
Mary.
6)

What scares Charlie into running when he is in the woods? (from Chapter 10)

The hoot of an owl.
Barking dogs.
A gun shot.
A spider web in the moonlight.
7)

What does Sara try to get Charlie to notice when they get out of the woods? (from Chapter 22)

All the people who were trying to find him.
The ducks on the lake.
A new watch.
The flying swans.
8)

How did Wanda find out Charlie was missing? (from Chapter 23)

She saw it on the TV.
She read it in the newspaper.
She heard it on the radio.
A friend told her.
9)

Why does Charlie feel validated in breaking rules at night? (from Chapter 9)

He has an important task to complete.
There is nobody awake to say no.
He can't get anyone to go with him.
The rules only apply at day.
10)

Why is Wanda going to be late coming home? (from Chapter 7)

There is traffic.
Their dinner reservation was delayed.
She is going to see Frank's baby sister.
She is going to a party.
11)

Why does Sara know Charlie is not where Willie thinks he is? (from Chapter 16)

It is too hard to get there.
He does not like to be dirty.
It is too far away.
He is afraid of dark.
12)

Who does Aunt Willie want to call when Charlie is missing? (from Chapter 11)

The police.
The hospital.
The sheriff.
The neighbors.
13)

What does Charlie do when he knows his extended time is almost over? (from Chapter 7)

Cries.
Shakes his head.
Goes limp.
Hits Sara.
14)

What does Sara think she can hear while she is on the top of the hill? (from Chapter 19)

Charlie crying.
The whisper of the wind.
Her mother's voice.
The beep of a truck.
15)

Why does Sara go through an empty field after leaving Mary's house? (from Chapter 6)

She doesn't want people to see her.
She wants to be alone.
It is calming to Charlie.
It is a shortcut.
16)

How does Sara feel when she hears Joe's part in the chaos with Charlie's watch? (from Chapter 15)

Embarrassed.
Relieved.
Angry.
Annoyed.
17)

What does Sara call all the things she has cried about earlier in the summer? (from Chapter 19)

Trivial.
Unimportant.
Stupid.
Young.
18)

What does Sara do while she waits to hear what her father will say about Charlie's absence? (from Chapter 13)

Eats her breakfast.
Looks for a map.
Teases the dog.
Paces the porch.
19)

Why does Sara grab Joe's arm when they are on the hill? (from Chapter 21)

To be near him.
To get him to be quiet.
To steady herself.
To find some comfort.
20)

Where is Wanda sitting when Charlie comes home? (from Chapter 23)

In the tent.
On the porch.
On the couch.
At the table.
21)

Where does Charlie think his visitor went after coming to his window? (from Chapter 9)

The graveyard.
The tent.
The hospital.
The lake.
22)

Where does Sara plan to look for Charlie after her father is contacted? (from Chapter 14)

The woods.
The lake side.
The school grounds.
The ravine.
23)

What does Sara regret when she looks in the mirror in the morning? (from Chapter 11)

Her skinny legs.
Her faded clothes.
Her short hair.
Her acne.
24)

Where does Sara first hear public news of Charlie's disappearance? (from Chapter 15)

The bulletin board.
The newspaper.
The radio.
The town newsletter.
25)

What upsets Charlie when he is sitting on Mary's porch steps? (from Chapter 6)

The sound of rocking chairs.
The chiming of a clock.
The growing darkness.
The cawing of a crow.
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