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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. How far back does Vanessa share her family lineage?
(a) Great-great-grandfather.
(b) Grandfather.
(c) Great grandfather.
(d) Great-great-great-grandfather.

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

3. Where did Grandpa Nye attend college?
(a) The University of Cincinnati.
(b) Xavier University.
(c) Otterbein University.
(d) Farmers College.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following does Grandpa Nye not recall about his childhood days?

2. Who is the narrator of the story?

3. What does Vanessa consider Grandpa Nye's lawn to be?

4. How are the lawns around Grandpa Nye's house described?

5. Vanessa has the ______________ of a person far beyond her years.

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