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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. Where does the Nye family go on their summer vacation during the first year of World War II?
(a) Sarasota, Florida.
(b) Neah, Michigan.
(c) Lake Cumberland.
(d) They stayed home.

2. Where is Vanessa headed when the story picks up in October?
(a) Grandpa Nye's house.
(b) School.
(c) A birthday party.
(d) The library.

3. From what city does Dirk ship out to service?
(a) Miami.
(b) San Diego.
(c) San Francisco.
(d) New York.

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

5. Which of the following does Vanessa not consider herself to to?
(a) Awkward.
(b) Ugly.
(c) Radiant.
(d) Tall.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following does Grandpa Nye not recall about his childhood days?

2. James DeGolyer came to Canada, moved to Massachusetts and eventually settled in _____________.

3. In which religion did Vanessa's great-great-grandfather preach?

4. What nationality was James DeGolyer?

5. Grandpa Nye's grandfather married the daughter of __________________________.

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