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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Vanessa's father swallow whole as a joke?
(a) Flies.
(b) Mini marshmallows.
(c) Popcorn.
(d) Minnows.

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

3. For what does Grandpa Nye remain passionate?
(a) Cars.
(b) Books.
(c) Antiques.
(d) Wine.

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

5. What is the name of Grandpa Nye's great-grandfather?
(a) James DeGolyer.
(b) James Delaney.
(c) John DeGolyer.
(d) James Devereaux.

6. What is the first book Grandpa Nye ever read?
(a) Robinson Crusoe.
(b) Gullver's Travels.
(c) Oliver Twist.
(d) Arabian Nights.

7. What beverage does the family drink before dinner?
(a) Wine.
(b) Coffee.
(c) Sherry.
(d) Champagne.

8. Which branch of the military does Dirk join?
(a) Navy.
(b) Air Force.
(c) Army.
(d) Marines.

9. What did Vanessa and Lisa wish they could do with Grandpa Nye?
(a) Visit Indian burial grounds.
(b) Go on a canoe trip.
(c) Climb a mountain.
(d) Take a train ride.

10. What nationality was James DeGolyer?
(a) English.
(b) French.
(c) Irish.
(d) German.

11. Grandpa Nye once had a brief career as a ___________________.
(a) Newspaper reporter.
(b) Welder.
(c) Mechanic.
(d) Surveyor.

12. In October, who sends Vanessa a letter?
(a) Janey.
(b) Dirk.
(c) Elihu.
(d) Lisa.

13. Where does Vanessa's family take its annual summer vacation?
(a) Orlando, Florida.
(b) Kennebunkport, Maine.
(c) Neah, Michigan.
(d) Mackinaw Island, Michigan.

14. Where is Dirk going to college?
(a) Princeton.
(b) Yale.
(c) Xavier.
(d) Stanford.

15. Who does Vanessa flirt with all summer?
(a) Devin.
(b) Don.
(c) Derek.
(d) Dirk.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Vanessa's best friend?

2. What does Vanessa's father show the kids at the lake how to do?

3. What does Vanessa wait for during the summer vacation?

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

5. What does Vanessa's mother talk to her about while Dirk is in town?

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