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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 does Vanessa call Grandmother Nye, Nathaniel, Joab and Great Grandmother Vanessa?
(a) The spooks.
(b) The dead of the house.
(c) Her spirited relatives.
(d) The dearly departed.

2. What is the topic of Grandpa Nye's story today?
(a) Learning how to skate in Ohio.
(b) The family's move from Quebec to Cincinnati.
(c) The family's first Christmas in America.
(d) Learning to speak French in Quebec.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what season does Vanessa read Uncle Joab's poetry outside?

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

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

4. How many children did Grandpa Nye and his wife have?

5. What was the L F B M Club?

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