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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through And Here Tecumseh Fell.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How do Vanessa and Lisa manage to escape the house for awhile?
(a) They go to a movie.
(b) They take Amy sledding.
(c) They do the grocery shopping.
(d) They walk the dog.

3. Vanessa's great-great-grandmother thought moving to America was a _____________ idea.
(a) Fine.
(b) Splendid.
(c) Possible.
(d) Ridiculous.

4. What is the name of Vanessa's canvas jacket?
(a) Smelly-Boy.
(b) Rainy Day Ruthie.
(c) Old Mac.
(d) Wynn Breaker.

5. What news do Vanessa and Janey hear on the radio?
(a) Pearl Harbor has been attacked.
(b) Hitler has invaded Poland.
(c) Dewey defeated Truman.
(d) Franklin Roosevelt has died.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Vanessa's great-great-grandfather's profession?

2. What does Vanessa want to be when she finishes school?

3. What does Vanessa call Grandmother Nye, Nathaniel, Joab and Great Grandmother Vanessa?

4. How did Grandpa Nye travel across Canada as a young man?

5. What do Lisa and Vanessa go to the basement with Grandpa Nye to do?

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