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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through And Here Tecumseh Fell.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Vanessa's father show the kids at the lake how to do?
(a) Bait a hook.
(b) Build a fire.
(c) Sail a boat.
(d) Shoot craps.

2. Grandpa Nye once had a brief career as a ___________________.
(a) Surveyor.
(b) Newspaper reporter.
(c) Welder.
(d) Mechanic.

3. What topic especially intrigues Grandpa Nye about history?
(a) New England.
(b) The Wild West.
(c) Canadian provinces.
(d) The Ohio Valley.

4. Who is the only person who speaks about Grandpa Nye's imminent death?
(a) Vanessa.
(b) Eugenie.
(c) Mr. Nye.
(d) Lisa.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What news do Vanessa and Janey hear on the radio?

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

4. Who is the narrator of the story?

5. Grandpa Nye's mother's family can trace its roots to what country?

(see the answer key)

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