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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. From what country do Vanessa's ancestors come?
(a) England.
(b) Italy.
(c) France.
(d) Germany.

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

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

5. Who is the narrator of the story?
(a) Veronica Nye.
(b) Vanessa Nyberg.
(c) Vanessa Niley.
(d) Vanessa Nye.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Vanessa's reaction to seeing her grandmother in her casket?

2. Vanessa's great-great-grandmother thought moving to America was a _____________ idea.

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

4. From whom did Vanessa's great-great-grandfather receive a message?

5. Who befriended Grandpa Nye while in school?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Vanessa's view on life change with the onset of summer vacation?

2. How is the sour wine a metaphor for this phase of Grandpa Nye's life?

3. Why are Vanessa and Lisa uncomfortable in their parents' home?

4. How does Vanessa feel a sense of the past as reenters the family cabin?

5. Whose spirit is strong in the room while Vanessa looks over the engravings and books about William Henry Harrison?

6. How does Vanessa begin the story?

7. Who befriended Grandpa Nye while he was in college?

8. What book did Grandpa Nye write about his adventures in Canada?

9. How long did it take for Dirk to finally kiss Vanessa?

10. What topic of conversation does Vanessa's father bring up which surprises her in light of the sad news about Grandpa Nye?

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