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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through In My Grandfather's House.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From whose perspective is the story told?
(a) Vanessa's mother.
(b) The narrator.
(c) Vanessa's sister.
(d) Hannah's grandfather.

2. Vanessa has the ______________ of a person far beyond her years.
(a) Intelligence.
(b) Goals.
(c) Sensitivity.
(d) Wisdom.

3. What is the name of Vanessa's grandfather?
(a) Grandfather Shannon.
(b) Grandfather Nyberg.
(c) Grandfather Nye.
(d) Grandfather Williams.

4. What does Grandpa Nye have all over the house?
(a) Books.
(b) Flags.
(c) Family pictures.
(d) Guns.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who were the members of the L F B M Club?

2. Who is the author of THE DEAD OF THE HOUSE?

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

4. In what season does Vanessa read Uncle Joab's poetry outside?

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

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