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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through In My Grandfather's House.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of Vanessa's grandfather?
(a) Grandfather Williams.
(b) Grandfather Shannon.
(c) Grandfather Nyberg.
(d) Grandfather Nye.

2. What was Vanessa's reaction to seeing her grandmother in her casket?
(a) She cried.
(b) She wanted to kiss her.
(c) She went into hysterics.
(d) She fainted.

3. Where did Grandpa Nye attend college?
(a) Xavier University.
(b) Otterbein University.
(c) The University of Cincinnati.
(d) Farmers College.

4. Grandpa Nye spent some of the finest times in his life ___________________.
(a) Drinking cold beer.
(b) Paddling canoes.
(c) Playing baseball.
(d) Kissing his wife.

5. Vanessa's only recollection of Grandmother Nye is seeing her ____________________.
(a) Baking pies.
(b) Knitting.
(c) Playing croquet.
(d) Lying in her casket.

Short Answer Questions

1. What item of her Uncle Joab's does Vanessa keep by her bed?

2. Who was Bronson Alcott's daughter?

3. Which of the following do Grandmother Nye's children not say when describing her?

4. Grandpa Nye is filled with sadness for _____________________.

5. Who has been the major influence in Vanessa's life?

(see the answer key)

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