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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Vanessa's best friend?

2. What is the name of Grandpa Nye's book?

3. Grandpa Nye once had a brief career as a ___________________.

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

5. What beverage does the family drink before dinner?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are several events of foreshadowing in the book. Define foreshadowing. Cite at least two situations in the story that serve as foreshadowing.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Ancestry and heritage take on an almost human persona in this story. What is this literary technique called? Cite examples that support this position.

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