Summer of My German Soldier

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1973

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Introduction

Before Reading

Reading Context

During Reading

Reading Questions & Paired Texts

Answer Key

After Reading

Discussion/Analysis Prompt

Multiple Choice

1. B (Chapter 1)

2. D (Chapter 2)

3. B (Chapter 2)

4. C (Chapter 4)

5. B (Various chapters)

6. C (Various chapters)

7. C (Various chapters)

8. D (Chapter 12)

9. A (Chapter 21)

10. D (Chapter 16)

11. B (Various chapters)

12. A (Chapter 20)

13. A (Various chapters)

14. C (Chapter 21)

15. D (Chapter 21)

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Long Answer

1. This book is written in a first-person narration style, with Patty as the narrator of the story. In the Washington Post article linked above, Greene revealed that this novel is semi-autobiographical and that the character of Patty is based on her own experiences (please see the Paired Resource for Chapters 14-18). (All chapters)

2. The setting of the novel is in the US during WWII, with most of the plot taking place in Arkansas or Tennessee. The setting is crucial to the plot, as Greene’s relationship with Anton could only be made possible due to the US’s involvement in WWII. (All chapters)