Summer of the Swans

SUMMER OF THE SWANS was written by ...

• Jane Austin
• Betsy Byars
• Joseph Conrad
• Charles Dickens

The 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.

Which physical feature is Sara unhappy about?

• teeth

• feet

• hands

• hair

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

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.

Excerpt:  "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?

• frustration
• exuberance
• sorrow
• jubilance

Excerpt: "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.

When did Aunt Willie and Sara discover that Charlie was missing?

• During the night

• After lunch

• At breakfast

• After church

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

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.