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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. Grandpa Nye's grandfather married the daughter of __________________________.
2. How are the lawns around Grandpa Nye's house described?
3. Vanessa's great-great-grandmother thought moving to America was a _____________ idea.
4. Where are Vanessa and her grandfather when he tells her the story of her ancestors again?
5. Where did the children play when they moved to Cincinnati?
Short Essay Questions
1. How is the sour wine a metaphor for this phase of Grandpa Nye's life?
2. How do Vanessa and Lisa try to come to terms with the changes in their childhood home?
3. How did Vanessa know her parents were enjoying their time at the cottage too?
4. Who is Vanessa's summer love?
5. Describe the flashback Vanessa has regarding Grandpa Nye and his homemade wine.
6. Where are Vanessa and her grandfather as he tells her more about her ancestors?
7. Describe the only public speech that Vanessa had seen Grandpa Nye deliver.
8. Describe the cat figurine collection at Grandpa Nye's house.
9. How has Aunt Janice literally and figuratively moved Grandpa Nye out of the life in which he belongs?
10. What amazing war story does Grandpa Nye tell Vanessa about James DeGolyer?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 2
Vanessa begins to show signs of maturity as the story evolves. Cite at least three examples that show that Vanessa is growing up and note why you selected the examples.
Essay Topic 3
The uses more than one iteration on the theme of loss. Identify at least two themes about loss in the story. Then cite an example to support each theme you name.
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