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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. At the beginning of the story, Vanessa's grandfather tells her the story of ____________________.
2. In what city does Grandfather Nye live?
3. How many pictures of Grandmother Nye are hanging in the house?
4. Who does Vanessa think Grandpa Nye looks like?
5. How did the L F B M Club members swear their faithfulness?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Vanessa begin the story?
2. How has Aunt Janice literally and figuratively moved Grandpa Nye out of the life in which he belongs?
3. How do Vanessa and Lisa prepare for the annual family vacation?
4. How does Vanessa's view on life change with the onset of summer vacation?
5. What amazing war story does Grandpa Nye tell Vanessa about James DeGolyer?
6. Where did Grandpa Nye attend college?
7. How does Grandpa Nye feel now about his days of paddling canoes as a boy?
8. What is especially poignant about the family's leaving Grandpa Nye's hospital room?
9. Who is the protagonist of the story?
10. Who befriended Grandpa Nye while he was in college?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Create a brief character study of Mr. Nye. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him--if anything--at this point in his life?
Essay Topic 2
The dead of the house seem to be very much alive for Vanessa. How does she keep them alive? How does Grandpa Nye keep them alive? Why do Vanessa and Grandpa Nye feel it is so important to try to keep them alive? Explain.
Essay Topic 3
Describe some of the settings for the story. What is the overall setting? Be sure to include geography, time period and any pertinent popular culture events. Why did Green choose to use these places in the story?
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