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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following does Vanessa's family not do when they come for dinner at Grandpa Nye's house?
(a) Look at old photographs.
(b) Drink homemade wine.
(c) Listen to stories.
(d) Play cards.

2. What nationality was James DeGolyer?
(a) French.
(b) Irish.
(c) German.
(d) English.

3. What did Vanessa's father swallow whole as a joke?
(a) Flies.
(b) Minnows.
(c) Mini marshmallows.
(d) Popcorn.

4. Which of the following does Vanessa not consider herself to to?
(a) Tall.
(b) Radiant.
(c) Awkward.
(d) Ugly.

5. What does Vanessa's father show the kids at the lake how to do?
(a) Bait a hook.
(b) Build a fire.
(c) Shoot craps.
(d) Sail a boat.

Short Answer Questions

1. The death of which historical figure is marked by a piece of marble sitting by a roadside?

2. What does Vanessa's mother talk to her about while Dirk is in town?

3. What has Grandpa Nye always considered to be his friends during his life?

4. Today is the day Grandpa Nye has promised to tell Vanessa about ____________________.

5. What is the name of Vanessa's canvas jacket?

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