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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following things does Sissie notice about her uncle?

2. What part of Jesse reminds Sissie of her father?

3. How did Sissie's father die?

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

5. What does Sissie describe as being strewn about the bar?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the use of foreshadowing in the text. Point out two specific pieces of foreshadowing from the story and explain what the foreshadowing represents for the reader.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

What role does the idea of image versus reality play in the book? What does Sissie imagine the world to be? In truth, how does the world differ? How does this affect Sissie's life?

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