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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 is the name of Vanessa's grandfather?
(a) Grandfather Nyberg.
(b) Grandfather Nye.
(c) Grandfather Williams.
(d) Grandfather Shannon.

2. How did the L F B M Club members swear their faithfulness?
(a) They cut off one of their earlobes.
(b) They did a pinky swear.
(c) They carved the club's initials into their chests.
(d) They took a blood oath.

3. What does Vanessa consider Grandpa Nye's lawn to be?
(a) An embarrassment.
(b) A showplace.
(c) A cry for help.
(d) An outward sign.

4. Grandpa Nye's mother's family can trace its roots to what country?
(a) England.
(b) France.
(c) Germany.
(d) Ireland.

5. In what city does Grandfather Nye live?
(a) Cincinnati, Ohio.
(b) Atlanta, Georgia.
(c) Elizabeth, Pennsylvania.
(d) Duluth, Minnesota.

Short Answer Questions

1. From whose perspective is the story told?

2. Who does Vanessa think Grandpa Nye looks like?

3. What was the message given to Vanessa's great-great-grandfather?

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

5. Where are Vanessa and her grandfather when he tells her the story of her ancestors again?

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