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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 do Vanessa and Grandpa Nye enjoy together as if in some Indian ritual?
(a) Buffalo burgers.
(b) Chanting.
(c) Cigars.
(d) Hunting.

2. What nationality was James DeGolyer?
(a) German.
(b) Irish.
(c) English.
(d) French.

3. In what season does Vanessa read Uncle Joab's poetry outside?
(a) Winter.
(b) Spring.
(c) Summer.
(d) Autumn.

4. Grandpa Nye's mother's family can trace its roots to what country?
(a) Germany.
(b) England.
(c) Ireland.
(d) France.

5. How did the L F B M Club members swear their faithfulness?
(a) They carved the club's initials into their chests.
(b) They took a blood oath.
(c) They did a pinky swear.
(d) They cut off one of their earlobes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the Nye family go on their summer vacation during the first year of World War II?

2. At the beginning of the story, Vanessa's grandfather tells her the story of ____________________.

3. What is Vanessa's sister's name?

4. What mood does Uncle Joab's poetry create in Vanessa?

5. What item of her Uncle Joab's does Vanessa keep by her bed?

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