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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the boat belonging to Vanessa's friends at the lake?

2. How old is Grandpa Nye at this point in the story?

3. Where does Vanessa's family take its annual summer vacation?

4. What nationality was James DeGolyer?

5. Where does the Nye family go on their summer vacation during the first year of World War II?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

The author uses more than one iteration on the motif of loss. Identify at least two motifs about loss in the book. Then cite an example to support each example.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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