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- 1. Multiple ChoiceSUMMER OF THE SWANS was written by ...Jane AustinBetsy ByarsJoseph ConradCharles Dickens
- 2. Multiple ChoiceThe reason Sara and her siblings live with Aunt Willie is...The children ran away and found refuge with Aunt Willie.Aunt Willie took the parents to court and gained custody of the children.Mom has died and dad is working out of state.Aunt Willie is the neighborhood mom who cares for mistreated children.
- 3. Multiple Choice
Which physical feature is Sara unhappy about?
teeth
feet
hands
hair
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhich 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 WeicekAunt WillieWandaSara
- 5. Multiple Choice
What is the reason for Charlie's not speaking?
He was born that way
He had two high-fevered illnesses that damaged his brain.
He nearly drowned when he was three.
He refused to speak after his mom died.
- 6. Multiple ChoiceExcerpt: "This is why I never want to bring you anywhere because you won't go home when I'm ready."
The excerpt indicates a conversation between Sara and Charlie. Which of the character traits listed below does Sara exemplify in this excerpt?frustrationexuberancesorrowjubilance - 7. Multiple ChoiceExcerpt: "He seemed to belong to this silent world far more than he belonged to the daytime world of feverish activity."
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. - 8. Multiple Choice
When did Aunt Willie and Sara discover that Charlie was missing?
During the night
After lunch
At breakfast
After church
- 9. Multiple Choice
Why was Charlie in the forest?
He was chasing his dog
He was looking at the stars
He wanted to see the swans
He went to look for his watch
- 10. Multiple Choice
Why does Aunt Willie blame herself for Charlie's disappearance?
She forgot to lock the door.
She didn't sew on Charlie's button.
She wouldn't take Charlie to see the swans.
She was on the telephone.
- 11. Multiple Choice
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.
- 12. Multiple Choice
What was Charlie's favorite possession?
watch
picture of his mom
sunglasses
keychain
- 13. Multiple Choice
What sound did Charlie use to calm himself?
ticking of his watch
snapping his fingers
tapping his legs
stomping his feet
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhich 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."
- 15. Multiple Choice
Who helps Sara find Charlie?
Aunt Willie
Joe Melby
Mary Louise
her dad
- 16. Multiple Choice
How did Wanda find out Charlie was missing?
Aunt Willie called her.
She saw it on TV.
She came home, and Aunt Willie told her.
She heard it on the radio.
- 17. Multiple Choice
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
- 18. Multiple Choice
At the end of the book, Sara sees life as....?
a grocery store with lots of options
a pond
a series of steps
a chapter book
- 19. Multiple Choice
What did Sara and Joe Melby both get checks on when they got report cards?
"Does not work well with others"
"Does not accept criticism constructively"
"Does not use class time wisely"
"Does not turn in homework on time"
- 20. Multiple Choice
What did Joe Melby let Charlie borrow in order to get him home?
his watch
his slippers
his jacket
his compass
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