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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. From whom did Vanessa's great-great-grandfather receive a message?
(a) His wife.
(b) The mayor.
(c) God.
(d) His neighbor.

2. Who does Vanessa think Grandpa Nye looks like?
(a) George Washington.
(b) Tecumseh.
(c) Groucho Marx.
(d) Richard Nixon.

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

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

5. What was Vanessa's reaction to seeing her grandmother in her casket?
(a) She fainted.
(b) She cried.
(c) She wanted to kiss her.
(d) She went into hysterics.

Short Answer Questions

1. From whose perspective is the story told?

2. How are the lawns around Grandpa Nye's house described?

3. What was the L F B M Club?

4. What does Vanessa call Grandmother Nye, Nathaniel, Joab and Great Grandmother Vanessa?

5. In what year do Vanessa's ancestors come to America?

(see the answer key)

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