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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. What did the boys put into the carved initials on their chests?
(a) Mud.
(b) Sand.
(c) Ashes.
(d) Tobacco.

2. Grandpa Nye says that there is no _________________ in the family.
(a) Insanity.
(b) Bankruptcy.
(c) Indian blood.
(d) Joy.

3. Vanessa stops doing homework to __________________.
(a) Help her mother prepare dinner.
(b) Go to a movie.
(c) Take a nap.
(d) Go swimming.

4. What was the L F B M Club?
(a) The Last Five Buddies of the Miami.
(b) The Last Five Big Men.
(c) The Lively Five of the Blue Miami.
(d) The Lovely Flowers of the Bijou Maiden.

5. Who has been the major influence in Vanessa's life?
(a) Her grandfather.
(b) Her brother.
(c) Her best friend.
(d) Her father.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Vanessa call Grandmother Nye, Nathaniel, Joab and Great Grandmother Vanessa?

2. Where is Vanessa headed when the story picks up in October?

3. Which branch of the military does Dirk join?

4. What is the name of Vanessa's canvas jacket?

5. What does Vanessa do to help the war effort?

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