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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Grandpa Nye says that there is no _________________ in the family.
(a) Indian blood.
(b) Bankruptcy.
(c) Insanity.
(d) Joy.

2. In what city does Grandfather Nye live?
(a) Cincinnati, Ohio.
(b) Duluth, Minnesota.
(c) Elizabeth, Pennsylvania.
(d) Atlanta, Georgia.

3. What item of her Uncle Joab's does Vanessa keep by her bed?
(a) A book of poetry.
(b) A watch.
(c) A compass.
(d) A snow globe.

4. Who is the narrator of the story?
(a) Vanessa Nyberg.
(b) Vanessa Nye.
(c) Vanessa Niley.
(d) Veronica Nye.

5. Where are Vanessa and her grandfather when he tells her the story of her ancestors again?
(a) Taking a walk.
(b) The local Starbucks.
(c) The front porch of his house.
(d) Driving in the car.

6. What was Vanessa's great-great-grandfather's profession?
(a) Architect.
(b) Lawyer.
(c) Minister.
(d) Professor.

7. Who has been the major influence in Vanessa's life?
(a) Her best friend.
(b) Her brother.
(c) Her father.
(d) Her grandfather.

8. How many children did Vanessa's great-great-grandparents have?
(a) 5.
(b) 10.
(c) 7.
(d) 3.

9. In which religion did Vanessa's great-great-grandfather preach?
(a) Catholic.
(b) Baptist.
(c) Methodist.
(d) Episcopalian.

10. Who was Bronson Alcott's daughter?
(a) Regina Sue Alcott.
(b) Louisa May Alcott.
(c) Emily Dickinson.
(d) Harriet Beecher Stowe.

11. Who were the members of the L F B M Club?
(a) Grandpa Nye and four friends.
(b) Grandpa Nye and his girlfriend.
(c) Grandpa Nye and his brothers.
(d) Grandpa Nye and five friends.

12. In what year do Vanessa's ancestors come to America?
(a) 1776.
(b) 1910.
(c) 1840.
(d) 1972.

13. What does Grandpa Nye have all over the house?
(a) Flags.
(b) Guns.
(c) Family pictures.
(d) Books.

14. What outward sign does Vanessa think Grandpa Nye's lawn signifies?
(a) He needs some help around the house.
(b) He is an artist at heart.
(c) He still has a good eye for detail.
(d) He is different from everybody else.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Grandpa Nye's grandfather married the daughter of __________________________.

2. How did the L F B M Club members swear their faithfulness?

3. Where did Vanessa's great-great-grandparents eventually settle?

4. Grandpa had his theories of creationism tested by Alfred Russel Wallace, ____________ partner.

5. Grandpa Nye is filled with sadness for _____________________.

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