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

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

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

4. What does Vanessa share with the reader at the beginning of the story?
(a) Her hiding place.
(b) Her family lineage.
(c) Her middle name.
(d) Her crush.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Grandpa Nye have all over the house?

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

3. What item of her Uncle Joab's does Vanessa keep by her bed?

4. Vanessa's great-great-grandmother thought moving to America was a _____________ idea.

5. Who is the narrator of the story?

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