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

2. Vanessa's only recollection of Grandmother Nye is seeing her ____________________.
(a) Knitting.
(b) Baking pies.
(c) Lying in her casket.
(d) Playing croquet.

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

4. Where did the children play when they moved to Cincinnati?
(a) Anderson Park.
(b) The Ohio River.
(c) Lake Longworth.
(d) Their backyard.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Grandpa Nye's grandfather married the daughter of __________________________.

2. Which of the following do Grandmother Nye's children not say when describing her?

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

4. What does Vanessa share with the reader at the beginning of the story?

5. Who did Grandpa Nye marry after the death of Grandmother Nye?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who did Grandpa Nye marry and who were their children?

2. Describe the cat figurine collection at Grandpa Nye's house.

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

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

5. Explain the L F B M Club.

6. How did Vanessa know her parents were enjoying their time at the cottage too?

7. Who is Vanessa's summer love?

8. Where did Grandpa Nye attend college?

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

10. Where is Vanessa when she learns about the bombs being dropped on Pearl Harbor and what effect does World War II have on her life?

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