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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. At the beginning of the story, Vanessa's grandfather tells her the story of ____________________.
(a) Her ancestors.
(b) His musical career.
(c) His job as a professor.
(d) His apprenticeship.

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

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

4. Vanessa's only recollection of Grandmother Nye is seeing her ____________________.
(a) Baking pies.
(b) Playing croquet.
(c) Lying in her casket.
(d) Knitting.

5. Who were the members of the L F B M Club?
(a) Grandpa Nye and five friends.
(b) Grandpa Nye and his girlfriend.
(c) Grandpa Nye and four friends.
(d) Grandpa Nye and his brothers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Vanessa consider Grandpa Nye's lawn to be?

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

3. How many children did Vanessa's great-great-grandparents have?

4. Miss Janice had been _________________ in Grandpa and Grandmother Nye's home.

5. Which of the following do Grandmother Nye's children not say when describing her?

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