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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Summer Afternoon, Summer Afternoon.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Vanessa's attitude toward her grandfather's stories?
(a) She couldn't get enough of them.
(b) She could take them or leave them.
(c) She endured them.
(d) She hated them.

2. Who did Grandpa Nye marry after the death of Grandmother Nye?
(a) Miss Janine.
(b) Miss Julie.
(c) Miss Janie.
(d) Miss Janice.

3. Which of the following does Grandpa Nye not recall about his childhood days?
(a) Digging for arrowheads.
(b) Skating.
(c) Rafting.
(d) Swimming.

4. What does Vanessa do in her bedroom?
(a) Listens to music.
(b) Reads a book.
(c) Changes clothes.
(d) Combs her hair.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How can Grandpa Nye's lawn be described?

2. Grandpa Nye spent some of the finest times in his life ___________________.

3. How far back does Vanessa share her family lineage?

4. Who was Bronson Alcott's daughter?

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

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