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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who betrayed James DeGolyer while on a scouting expedition in Canada?

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

4. Instead of going to bed, Vaness and Lisa ____________________.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a brief character study of Grandpa 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 2

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 3

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.

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