The Dead of the House Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

Hannah Green
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 119 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Dead of the House Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

Hannah Green
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 119 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Grandpa Nye is filled with sadness for _____________________.

2. What was the message given to Vanessa's great-great-grandfather?

3. What does Grandpa Nye have all over the house?

4. Who were the members of the L F B M Club?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What amazing war story does Grandpa Nye tell Vanessa about James DeGolyer?

2. How is Grandpa Nye present at the Nye house even though he is in the hospital?

3. Why was Grandpa Nye determined to speak at the library cornerstone ceremony?

4. How does Vanessa learn that Grandpa Nye is near death?

5. Who was Grandpa Nye's second wife?

6. What do Vanessa and her father agree will be Grandpa Nye's legacy?

7. What careers did Grandpa Nye have in his lifetime?

8. How do Vanessa and Lisa prepare for the annual family vacation?

9. What does Eugenie reveal about what was found in Grandpa Nye's house when he moved?

10. Describe the cat figurine collection at Grandpa Nye's house.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The dead of the house seem to be very much alive for Vanessa. How does she keep them alive? How does Grandpa Nye keep them alive? Why do Vanessa and Grandpa Nye feel it is so important to try to keep them alive? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Create a brief character study of Aunt Janice. What does she look like? What are her positive personality traits? What are some of her negative characteristics? What are her hopes and fears? What motivates her--if anything--at this point in her life?

Essay Topic 3

The author uses more than one iteration on the motif of loss. Identify at least two motifs about loss in the book. Then cite an example to support each example.

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