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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Summer Afternoon, Summer Afternoon.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Instead of going to bed, Vaness and Lisa ____________________.
(a) Met Dirk and Elihu.
(b) Went skinny dipping.
(c) Went sailing in the moonlight.
(d) Went to the movies.

2. Which of the following does Vanessa's family not do when they come for dinner at Grandpa Nye's house?
(a) Drink homemade wine.
(b) Play cards.
(c) Listen to stories.
(d) Look at old photographs.

3. From whose perspective is the story told?
(a) Hannah's grandfather.
(b) Vanessa's mother.
(c) The narrator.
(d) Vanessa's sister.

4. How did Grandpa Nye travel across Canada as a young man?
(a) Bus.
(b) Train.
(c) Boat.
(d) Car.

5. What do Lisa and Vanessa go to the basement with Grandpa Nye to do?
(a) Look at scrapbooks.
(b) Find their old bicycles.
(c) Bring up some apples.
(d) Pick out a bottle of wine.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of figurines are in the armoire at Grandpa Nye's house?

2. Where did Grandpa Nye attend college?

3. What was Vanessa's great-great-grandfather's profession?

4. What is the name of Vanessa's grandfather?

5. For what does Grandpa Nye remain passionate?

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