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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Today is the day Grandpa Nye has promised to tell Vanessa about ____________________.

2. Grandpa Nye says that the roads the family will take on vacation are the same paths traveled by _______________ in the Indian campaigns of the 1790s.

3. What does Vanessa's mother talk to her about while Dirk is in town?

4. Who is Vanessa's best friend?

5. What does Vanessa want to be when she finishes school?

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

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.

Essay Topic 3

The author uses some important instances of flashbacks in the story. Explain what a flashback is and cite at least two making sure to explain what makes each a flashback.

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