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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 waterway were the children used to playing on?
(a) Lake Ontario.
(b) Lake Champlain.
(c) Lake Superior.
(d) The St. Lawrence Seaway.

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

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

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

5. What did the boys put into the carved initials on their chests?
(a) Ashes.
(b) Mud.
(c) Tobacco.
(d) Sand.

Short Answer Questions

1. Grandpa Nye's grandfather married the daughter of __________________________.

2. Who did Grandpa Nye marry after the death of Grandmother Nye?

3. What was Vanessa's great-great-grandfather's profession?

4. Who does Vanessa think Grandpa Nye looks like?

5. Grandpa Nye's mother's family can trace its roots to what country?

(see the answer key)

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