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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the mysterious man offer to take Sissie to do in Part 3?

2. What does Sissie's mother tease her about having in Part 3?

3. Which of the following make Sissie overly aware of herself?

4. What is the name of Sissie's aunt?

5. In what season does the third section of the story begin?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the significance of the title "Four Summers" to the story? How does it relate to the setting and Sissie's character development? Is the title so important that if it were changed, it would change the story's context? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Explain Sissie's family dynamic: How does she feel about her parents and siblings? how does this change over time? why do you think this changes? what predictions can you make for the way Sissie's family dynamic will change?

Essay Topic 3

Analyze the use of three different literary devices as they are used in "Four Summers". How are they used? What is their purpose?

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