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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) They stayed home.
(b) Lake Cumberland.
(c) Sarasota, Florida.
(d) Neah, Michigan.

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

3. Who does Vanessa flirt with all summer?
(a) Don.
(b) Derek.
(c) Devin.
(d) Dirk.

4. Who is the author of THE DEAD OF THE HOUSE?
(a) Hannah Montana.
(b) Hannah Green.
(c) Hannah Grieshop.
(d) Hannah Greer.

5. Whose spirit does Vanessa feel in the room as she views books and engravings in Grandpa Nye's library?
(a) Tecumseh's.
(b) Grandma Nye's.
(c) William Henry Harrison's.
(d) Uncle Joab's.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many of Grandpa Nye's children died?

2. What does Vanessa consider Grandpa Nye's lawn to be?

3. Instead of going to bed, Vaness and Lisa ____________________.

4. What does Vanessa do in her bedroom?

5. What does Grandpa Nye share with schools in Cincinnati for Egyptian studies?

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