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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through In My Grandfather's House.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what season does Vanessa read Uncle Joab's poetry outside?
(a) Spring.
(b) Summer.
(c) Winter.
(d) Autumn.

2. What is the topic of Grandpa Nye's story today?
(a) Learning how to skate in Ohio.
(b) The family's first Christmas in America.
(c) The family's move from Quebec to Cincinnati.
(d) Learning to speak French in Quebec.

3. Who did Grandpa Nye marry after the death of Grandmother Nye?
(a) Miss Julie.
(b) Miss Janie.
(c) Miss Janice.
(d) Miss Janine.

4. How far back does Vanessa share her family lineage?
(a) Great grandfather.
(b) Great-great-great-grandfather.
(c) Great-great-grandfather.
(d) Grandfather.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who were Grandpa Nye's mother's family?

2. In which religion did Vanessa's great-great-grandfather preach?

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

4. What waterway were the children used to playing on?

5. In what city does Grandfather Nye live?

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