Summer of the Swans

SUMMER OF THE SWANS was written by ...

• Jane Austin

• Betsy Byars

• Joseph Conrad

• Charles Dickens

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Which character in the story can be characterized as follows:  "It's the worst summer of my life...I am not pretty...my feet are huge!"

• Mary Weicek

• Aunt Willie

• Wanda

• Sara

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Which of the following explains who is involved and what has taken place?

• The excerpt reveals Charlie after he leaves during the night in search of what he thought was a swan.

• The excerpt reveals Joe Melby deep in thought, blocking out those around him. 

• The excerpt reveals Joe Melby while he was sitting on the porch of Aunt Willie's home.

• The excerpt reveals Sara's dad resting beneath a tree in the yard.

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Why did Sara ask Aunt Willie not to call her dad when Charlie was missing?

• Their dad just visited them last weekend and it's too soon for another visit.

• Sara resents her dad not being there. She doesn't want to be disappointed when he doesn't come.

• Sara believes her dad will make the children go back with him.

• Sara is afraid her dad will want Aunt Willie punished for neglecting Charlie.

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Which of the following indicates a contrast in Sara that the author develops between the exposition and resolution?

• Sara is Wanda's older sister.

• Sara is a close friend of Mary Weicek.

• Sara dislikes her large feet.

• By the end of the story, she no longer views Joe Melby as her enemy, but states "He is one of the nicest people I know."

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Who helps Sara find Charlie?

• Aunt Willie

• Joe Melby

• Mary Louise

• her dad

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Where is Sara going at the end of the book?

• to take Charlie to see the swans one last time.

• to her father's for a visit

• to take a warm bath

• to Bennie Hoffman's party

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Who is the author of 'Summer of the Swans'?

• A) Jane Austen

• B) Betsy Byars

• C) Joseph Conrad

• D) Charles Dickens

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Which character in 'Summer of the Swans' says, 'It's the worst summer of my life...I am not pretty...my feet are huge!'?

• A) Mary Weicek

• B) Aunt Willie

• C) Wanda

• D) Sara

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What event does the excerpt reveal about Charlie?

• A) Charlie leaves during the night in search of what he thought was a swan.

• B) Joe Melby deep in thought, blocking out those around him.

• C) Joe Melby sitting on the porch of Aunt Willie's home.

• D) Sara's dad resting beneath a tree in the yard.

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