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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. What does Vanessa do to help the war effort?
(a) Saves aluminum foil.
(b) Folds bandages at the Red Cross.
(c) Writes letters to soldiers.
(d) Collects scrap metal.

2. What does Vanessa call Grandmother Nye, Nathaniel, Joab and Great Grandmother Vanessa?
(a) The spooks.
(b) Her spirited relatives.
(c) The dearly departed.
(d) The dead of the house.

3. Who betrayed James DeGolyer while on a scouting expedition in Canada?
(a) Two Indians.
(b) His brother.
(c) His captain.
(d) A scout.

4. How does Mrs. Nye help her husband cope with his distress about Grandpa Nye's imminent death?
(a) She encourages him to cry.
(b) She suggests the name of a good counselor.
(c) She lets him talk when he feels the need.
(d) She keeps up appearances.

5. What does Vanessa wait for during the summer vacation?
(a) She waits for good weather.
(b) She waits for the fish to bite.
(c) She waits for the mail.
(d) She waits for Dirk to kiss her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Grandpa Nye have all over the house?

2. What type of figurines are in the armoire at Grandpa Nye's house?

3. Grandpa Nye once had a brief career as a ___________________.

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

5. The death of which historical figure is marked by a piece of marble sitting by a roadside?

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