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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many of Grandpa Nye's children died?

2. How many children did Grandpa Nye and his wife have?

3. Miss Janice had been _________________ in Grandpa and Grandmother Nye's home.

4. Grandpa had his theories of creationism tested by Alfred Russel Wallace, ____________ partner.

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Grandpa Nye present at the Nye house even though he is in the hospital?

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

3. Who was Grandpa Nye's second wife?

4. What amazing war story does Grandpa Nye tell Vanessa about James DeGolyer?

5. Where did Grandpa Nye attend college?

6. How does Vanessa's mood brighten on a gloomy October day as she approaches Grandpa Nye's house?

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

8. How does Vanessa's self esteem suffer from comparisons to other people?

9. What careers did Grandpa Nye have in his lifetime?

10. What does Vanessa recall about noticing how Grandpa Nye is different from everybody else?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Grandpa Nye's first wife and his second wife. How are they different? How are they similar?

Essay Topic 2

THE DEAD OF THE HOUSE is a classic coming of age story. What does that classification entail? Why does this story fit into this category? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

The author uses some important instances of flashbacks in the story. Explain what a flashback is and cite at least two making sure to explain what makes each a flashback.

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