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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did Vanessa and Lisa wish they could do with Grandpa Nye?

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

4. Vanessa stops doing homework to __________________.

5. What does Vanessa wait for during the summer vacation?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Project into the future ten years and write a brief synopsis for the lives of Vanessa, Lisa and their parents. Be sure to include emotional states as well as physical characteristics, geographic locations, work, hobbies, socialization, etc.

Essay Topic 3

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

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