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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. In which religion did Vanessa's great-great-grandfather preach?

2. What does Vanessa consider Grandpa Nye's lawn to be?

3. What did the boys put into the carved initials on their chests?

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

5. In what year do Vanessa's ancestors come to America?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Vanessa and her father agree will be Grandpa Nye's legacy?

2. What is Vanessa's only recollection of Grandmother Nye?

3. Describe the flashback Vanessa has regarding Grandpa Nye and his homemade wine.

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

5. Describe the only public speech that Vanessa had seen Grandpa Nye deliver.

6. What was the origination of Grandpa Nye's father's family?

7. What does Grandpa Nye tell Vanessa about the DeGolyer branch of her family tree?

8. How do Vanessa and Lisa prepare for the annual family vacation?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Describe Tecumseh. What is his role in the story? What was the author trying to accomplish by writing about Tecumseh in the story?

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study of Mr. Nye. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him--if anything--at this point in his life?

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