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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What mood does Uncle Joab's poetry create in Vanessa?
(a) Invigoration.
(b) Uplifted.
(c) Joy.
(d) Melancholy.

3. What does Vanessa consider Grandpa Nye's lawn to be?
(a) An embarrassment.
(b) An outward sign.
(c) A cry for help.
(d) A showplace.

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

5. Who is the author of THE DEAD OF THE HOUSE?
(a) Hannah Grieshop.
(b) Hannah Greer.
(c) Hannah Green.
(d) Hannah Montana.

6. Who were Grandpa Nye's mother's family?
(a) The Dulaneys.
(b) The DeGraffs.
(c) The DeGolyers.
(d) The Dickinsons.

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

8. Who did Grandpa Nye marry after the death of Grandmother Nye?
(a) Miss Julie.
(b) Miss Janine.
(c) Miss Janie.
(d) Miss Janice.

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

10. What style house does Grandfather Nye have?
(a) Tudor.
(b) Ranch.
(c) Georgian.
(d) Townhouse.

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

12. From whom did Vanessa's great-great-grandfather receive a message?
(a) The mayor.
(b) His neighbor.
(c) His wife.
(d) God.

13. How are the lawns around Grandpa Nye's house described?
(a) Manicured.
(b) Showy.
(c) Overgrown.
(d) Not landscaped.

14. Grandpa Nye's grandfather married the daughter of __________________________.
(a) A diplomat.
(b) An industrialist.
(c) A Baptist minister.
(d) A politician.

15. How many of Grandpa Nye's children died?
(a) 4.
(b) 1.
(c) 2.
(d) 3.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was the L F B M Club?

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

4. How can Grandpa Nye's lawn be described?

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

(see the answer keys)

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