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

2. From what country do Vanessa's ancestors come?
(a) England.
(b) France.
(c) Italy.
(d) Germany.

3. Who befriended Grandpa Nye while in school?
(a) Mr. Gareth Alcott.
(b) Mr. Bronson Eyre.
(c) Mr. Bronson Alcott.
(d) Mr. Bronson Dickinson.

4. How are the lawns around Grandpa Nye's house described?
(a) Not landscaped.
(b) Showy.
(c) Manicured.
(d) Overgrown.

5. What did the boys put into the carved initials on their chests?
(a) Ashes.
(b) Mud.
(c) Sand.
(d) Tobacco.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Grandpa Nye marry after the death of Grandmother Nye?

2. What was Vanessa's reaction to seeing her grandmother in her casket?

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

4. How many of Grandpa Nye's children died?

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

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