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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. In what year do Vanessa's ancestors come to America?
(a) 1910.
(b) 1972.
(c) 1840.
(d) 1776.

2. Who has been the major influence in Vanessa's life?
(a) Her father.
(b) Her grandfather.
(c) Her brother.
(d) Her best friend.

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

4. Who does Vanessa think Grandpa Nye looks like?
(a) George Washington.
(b) Richard Nixon.
(c) Tecumseh.
(d) Groucho Marx.

5. Who is the narrator of the story?
(a) Veronica Nye.
(b) Vanessa Niley.
(c) Vanessa Nye.
(d) Vanessa Nyberg.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How many pictures of Grandmother Nye are hanging in the house?

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

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

5. Grandpa Nye's grandfather married the daughter of __________________________.

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