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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What day of the week is it in the second summer?
(a) Monday.
(b) Wednesday.
(c) Saturday.
(d) Sunday.

2. What does Sissie lack in the first summer of her narration?
(a) Character development.
(b) Comprehension.
(c) Affection for her parents.
(d) The ability to put events into details.

3. Which of the following details is provided about Jerry's appearance?
(a) He has red hair.
(b) He has fleabites on his legs.
(c) He has pimples.
(d) He has very greasy hair.

4. Whom does Sissie witness throwing up in the second summer?
(a) Her uncle.
(b) Jerry.
(c) Jesse.
(d) Her father.

5. What does Sissie do on the island in the second summer?
(a) Picks up trash.
(b) Plays hide and seek.
(c) Becomes sick.
(d) Explores.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Sissie in the first summer detailed in the story?

2. Which of the following is used to describe Sissie's father's mannerisms?

3. Which of the following is strewn across the island?

4. Where do Sissie and Jerry wait in the second summer chapter?

5. What does Sissie's world revolve around in the first summer?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Sissie, the narrator, as she is first introduced.

2. After reading about Sissie's first summer experience at the tavern, what predictions can be made about the rest of the story?

3. Why is Sissie self-conscious of herself by Part 3?

4. Describe Sissie's mother in the beginning of the story.

5. Why does Sissie feel uneasy in the boat with her father?

6. Why does Sissie feel that she is a burden in Part 3? How does this make her feel?

7. Compare and contrast Jerry and his father.

8. In "Four Summers", what role are women meant to play? How does Sissie feel about this?

9. Why did Sissie marry Jesse?

10. What is Sissie afraid of in Part 1?

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