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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which branch of the military does Dirk join?

2. What does Vanessa do to help the war effort?

3. Who is Vanessa's best friend?

4. What has Grandpa Nye always considered to be his friends during his life?

5. What had James DeGolyer studied to be?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the significance of the book's title. What did the author mean by calling the story THE DEAD OF THE HOUSE? Cite an example to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

THE DEAD OF THE HOUSE is a classic coming of age story. What does that classification entail? Why does this story fit into this category? Explain.

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