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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Summer Afternoon, Summer Afternoon.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the beginning of the story, Vanessa's grandfather tells her the story of ____________________.
(a) Her ancestors.
(b) His apprenticeship.
(c) His musical career.
(d) His job as a professor.

2. What does Vanessa do to help the war effort?
(a) Collects scrap metal.
(b) Writes letters to soldiers.
(c) Folds bandages at the Red Cross.
(d) Saves aluminum foil.

3. What item of her Uncle Joab's does Vanessa keep by her bed?
(a) A book of poetry.
(b) A snow globe.
(c) A watch.
(d) A compass.

4. What do Lisa and Vanessa go to the basement with Grandpa Nye to do?
(a) Look at scrapbooks.
(b) Find their old bicycles.
(c) Bring up some apples.
(d) Pick out a bottle of wine.

5. From whose perspective is the story told?
(a) Hannah's grandfather.
(b) The narrator.
(c) Vanessa's mother.
(d) Vanessa's sister.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what month is Dirk killed?

2. Miss Janice had been _________________ in Grandpa and Grandmother Nye's home.

3. Who is the author of THE DEAD OF THE HOUSE?

4. Where are Vanessa and her grandfather when he tells her the story of her ancestors again?

5. Where does the family go to dinner the night before they leave for vacation?

(see the answer key)

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