32 Searching for Summer Searching for Summer Study Guide 1.What is the setting of the story? 2. Why is there so little sunlight in the story? 3.Why does Lily wear a yellow dress? 4.What do Tom and Lily want to do on their honeymoon? 5.What is William Hatching's handicap? 6. What do Tom and Lily find when they return Mrs. Hatchings handbag? 7.Why do Tom and Lily hide the truth about the sun from Mr. Noakes? 8.What is the conflict in this story? How is it resolved? 9. What themes or messages do you see in this story? Vocabulary a) indomitable b) omen c) unavailing d) voluble e) withered Visit my other links: Aiken web page