The Dead of the House | Short Question Answer Key

Short Answer Key

In My Grandfather's House

1. Who is the author of THE DEAD OF THE HOUSE?

Hannah Green.

2. Who is the narrator of the story?

Vanessa Nye.

3. From whose perspective is the story told?

The narrator.

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

Her grandfather.

5. What is the name of Vanessa's grandfather?

Grandfather Nye.

6. What does Vanessa share with the reader at the beginning of the story?

Her family lineage.

7. How far back does Vanessa share her family lineage?

Great-great-grandfather.

8. From what country do Vanessa's ancestors come?

England.

9. In what year do Vanessa's ancestors come to America?

1840.

10. At the beginning of the story, Vanessa's grandfather tells her the story of ____________________.

Her ancestors.

11. Where are Vanessa and her grandfather when he tells her the story of her ancestors again?

The front porch of his house.

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