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

2. Who is the narrator of the story?
(a) Vanessa Nye.
(b) Vanessa Nyberg.
(c) Veronica Nye.
(d) Vanessa Niley.

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. Where did Vanessa's great-great-grandparents eventually settle?
(a) Minnesota.
(b) Quebec.
(c) Maine.
(d) Ireland.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the boys put into the carved initials on their chests?

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

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

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

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

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