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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who has been the major influence in Vanessa's life?
(a) Her best friend.
(b) Her brother.
(c) Her father.
(d) Her grandfather.

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

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

4. Who were Grandpa Nye's mother's family?
(a) The Dickinsons.
(b) The DeGolyers.
(c) The DeGraffs.
(d) The Dulaneys.

5. What was Vanessa's reaction to seeing her grandmother in her casket?
(a) She went into hysterics.
(b) She fainted.
(c) She wanted to kiss her.
(d) She cried.

6. Who does Vanessa think Grandpa Nye looks like?
(a) George Washington.
(b) Richard Nixon.
(c) Tecumseh.
(d) Groucho Marx.

7. From whom did Vanessa's great-great-grandfather receive a message?
(a) God.
(b) The mayor.
(c) His wife.
(d) His neighbor.

8. From whose perspective is the story told?
(a) Hannah's grandfather.
(b) Vanessa's mother.
(c) The narrator.
(d) Vanessa's sister.

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

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

11. Who did Grandpa Nye marry?
(a) Laura Wellington.
(b) Laura Washington.
(c) Lauren Washburn.
(d) Laura Washburn.

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

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

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

15. What style house does Grandfather Nye have?
(a) Georgian.
(b) Ranch.
(c) Townhouse.
(d) Tudor.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How many children did Vanessa's great-great-grandparents have?

4. Where did Grandpa Nye attend college?

5. What is the name of Vanessa's grandfather?

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