"That Summer" Quiz
Over one transformative summer, fifteen-year-old Haven confronts changes in her family and herself while grappling with nostalgia and the complexities of growing up.
young adult | 208 pages | Published in NaN
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Essay questions
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- How does Haven’s relationship with her family shape her identity and influence her actions throughout 'That Summer'?
- Discuss the significance of change and transition in the novel. How does Sarah Dessen use the motif of summer to highlight these themes?
- Analyze the character of Sumner Lee. What does he represent to Haven, and how does his presence affect her perspective on her past and present?
- Explore the dynamics between Haven and her older sister, Ashley. How does their relationship evolve over the course of the novel?
- In what ways does Sarah Dessen depict the challenges of adolescence in 'That Summer'? Provide specific examples.
- How does the divorce of Haven’s parents impact her emotional state and the overall narrative of the story?
- Examine the role of memory in the novel. How does Haven’s recollection of the 'perfect summer' with Sumner shape her understanding of herself and others?
- Discuss the portrayal of female friendship in 'That Summer', focusing on the relationship between Haven and Casey. What does Haven learn from this friendship?
- How does physical appearance and self-image play a role in Haven’s journey? What does her height symbolize within the narrative?
- What is the significance of weddings in the novel, both Ashley’s and their father’s? How do these events serve as a catalyst for Haven’s growth?
- Analyze the narrative voice in 'That Summer'. How does Haven’s first-person perspective influence the reader’s understanding of the events and characters?
- Explore the themes of nostalgia and reality in the novel. How does Haven reconcile her memories with the truth about the people around her?
- What role does forgiveness play in the novel, both in terms of Haven forgiving others and herself?
- How does Dessen use minor characters to reflect and develop the main themes in 'That Summer'?
