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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 has Grandpa Nye always considered to be his friends during his life?
(a) Dogs.
(b) Rivers and lakes.
(c) Butterflies.
(d) Army buddies.

2. What does Vanessa consider Grandpa Nye's lawn to be?
(a) An embarrassment.
(b) An outward sign.
(c) A showplace.
(d) A cry for help.

3. What does Vanessa's father show the kids at the lake how to do?
(a) Bait a hook.
(b) Shoot craps.
(c) Sail a boat.
(d) Build a fire.

4. For what does Grandpa Nye remain passionate?
(a) Cars.
(b) Antiques.
(c) Books.
(d) Wine.

5. Where is Dirk going to college?
(a) Xavier.
(b) Yale.
(c) Stanford.
(d) Princeton.

Short Answer Questions

1. Grandpa Nye says that there is no _________________ in the family.

2. What does Grandpa Nye have all over the house?

3. Grandpa Nye spent some of the finest times in his life ___________________.

4. Which of the following is not a summer activity at the lake?

5. What was Vanessa's attitude toward her grandfather's stories?

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