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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. What is the name of Vanessa's grandfather?
(a) Grandfather Nye.
(b) Grandfather Williams.
(c) Grandfather Nyberg.
(d) Grandfather Shannon.

2. What was Vanessa's great-great-grandfather's profession?
(a) Architect.
(b) Minister.
(c) Lawyer.
(d) Professor.

3. What mood does Uncle Joab's poetry create in Vanessa?
(a) Melancholy.
(b) Joy.
(c) Uplifted.
(d) Invigoration.

4. Grandpa Nye says that there is no _________________ in the family.
(a) Bankruptcy.
(b) Insanity.
(c) Joy.
(d) Indian blood.

5. How can Grandpa Nye's lawn be described?
(a) Unpretentious.
(b) Small.
(c) Wild.
(d) Manicured.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the narrator of the story?

2. What is the topic of Grandpa Nye's story today?

3. How far back does Vanessa share her family lineage?

4. What does Vanessa share with the reader at the beginning of the story?

5. Who did Grandpa Nye marry?

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