The Dead of the House Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

Hannah Green
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 119 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Dead of the House Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

Hannah Green
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 119 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Vanessa's only recollection of Grandmother Nye is seeing her ____________________.

2. Who was Bronson Alcott's daughter?

3. What style house does Grandfather Nye have?

4. What mood does Uncle Joab's poetry create in Vanessa?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What topic of conversation does Vanessa's father bring up which surprises her in light of the sad news about Grandpa Nye?

2. What sort of ritual do Vanessa and Grandpa Nye engage in while thinking of Tecumseh?

3. Who befriended Grandpa Nye while he was in college?

4. What is Grandpa Nye's condition when the family goes to visit him?

5. Describe the flashback Vanessa has regarding Grandpa Nye and his homemade wine.

6. How has Aunt Janice literally and figuratively moved Grandpa Nye out of the life in which he belongs?

7. Why are Vanessa and Lisa uncomfortable in their parents' home?

8. What does Vanessa keep by her bedside?

9. How does Grandpa Nye feel now about his days of paddling canoes as a boy?

10. From where did Vanessa's great-great-grandparents come?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses some important instances of flashbacks in the story. Explain what a flashback is and cite at least two making sure to explain what makes each a flashback.

Essay Topic 2

Create a brief character study of Aunt Janice. What does she look like? What are her positive personality traits? What are some of her negative characteristics? What are her hopes and fears? What motivates her--if anything--at this point in her life?

Essay Topic 3

The author uses more than one iteration on the motif of loss. Identify at least two motifs about loss in the book. Then cite an example to support each example.

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