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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Vanessa's sister's name?

2. What news do Vanessa and Janey hear on the radio?

3. What is the name of Grandpa Nye's great-grandfather?

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

5. What is the time period of Summer Afternoon, Summer Afternoon?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Grandpa Nye's first wife and his second wife. How are they different? How are they similar?

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