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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Vanessa's great-great-grandmother thought moving to America was a _____________ idea.
(a) Splendid.
(b) Possible.
(c) Fine.
(d) Ridiculous.

2. How many pictures of Grandmother Nye are hanging in the house?
(a) 20.
(b) 50.
(c) None.
(d) 25.

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

4. Where did Vanessa's great-great-grandparents eventually settle?
(a) Maine.
(b) Quebec.
(c) Ireland.
(d) Minnesota.

5. Who is the author of THE DEAD OF THE HOUSE?
(a) Hannah Green.
(b) Hannah Greer.
(c) Hannah Grieshop.
(d) Hannah Montana.

Short Answer Questions

1. What outward sign does Vanessa think Grandpa Nye's lawn signifies?

2. Grandpa Nye spent some of the finest times in his life ___________________.

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

4. Grandpa Nye is filled with sadness for _____________________.

5. How are the lawns around Grandpa Nye's house described?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Vanessa and Lisa try to come to terms with the changes in their childhood home?

2. Whose spirit is strong in the room while Vanessa looks over the engravings and books about William Henry Harrison?

3. What does Grandpa Nye tell Vanessa about the DeGolyer branch of her family tree?

4. How does the Nye family avoid the unpleasantness of Grandpa Nye's imminent death?

5. What aspect of history has always intrigued Grandpa Nye?

6. Who did Grandpa Nye marry and who were their children?

7. What advice does Grandpa Nye give Vanessa about keeping company with rivers, lakes and books?

8. Who is Vanessa's summer love?

9. Who is the protagonist of the story?

10. What is Vanessa's only recollection of Grandmother Nye?

(see the answer keys)

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