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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How many pictures of Grandmother Nye are hanging in the house?
(a) 25.
(b) 20.
(c) None.
(d) 50.

3. In what year do Vanessa's ancestors come to America?
(a) 1840.
(b) 1910.
(c) 1776.
(d) 1972.

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

5. How many children did Grandpa Nye and his wife have?
(a) 7.
(b) 2.
(c) 3.
(d) 5.

6. How many of Grandpa Nye's children died?
(a) 3.
(b) 4.
(c) 2.
(d) 1.

7. What item of her Uncle Joab's does Vanessa keep by her bed?
(a) A book of poetry.
(b) A compass.
(c) A snow globe.
(d) A watch.

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

9. How can Grandpa Nye's lawn be described?
(a) Wild.
(b) Unpretentious.
(c) Manicured.
(d) Small.

10. Which of the following do Grandmother Nye's children not say when describing her?
(a) Elegant.
(b) Refined.
(c) Intelligent.
(d) Boisterous.

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

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

13. Miss Janice had been _________________ in Grandpa and Grandmother Nye's home.
(a) The secretary.
(b) The housekeeper.
(c) The nanny.
(d) The cook.

14. What does Vanessa share with the reader at the beginning of the story?
(a) Her hiding place.
(b) Her crush.
(c) Her family lineage.
(d) Her middle name.

15. Who is the author of THE DEAD OF THE HOUSE?
(a) Hannah Grieshop.
(b) Hannah Green.
(c) Hannah Greer.
(d) Hannah Montana.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who were the members of the L F B M Club?

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

4. Vanessa's only recollection of Grandmother Nye is seeing her ____________________.

5. What is the topic of Grandpa Nye's story today?

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