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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Royal Loomis respond when Mattie tells him about her desires to go to college?
(a) He gives her money for travel.
(b) He urges her to go.
(c) He suggests a different college.
(d) He doesn’t understand.

2. The historical account of Chester Gillette is that he met Grace Brown at his uncle’s skirt factory located where?
(a) Loudonville, New York.
(b) Cortland, New York.
(c) Wynantskill, New York.
(d) Troy, New York.

3. Where was the historical figure of Chester Gillette born?
(a) Arkansas.
(b) New Jersey.
(c) Louisiana.
(d) Montana.

4. Where did Grace Brown’s parents live?
(a) Troy, New York.
(b) South Otselic, New York.
(c) Princeton, New Jersey.
(d) Hartford, Connecticut.

5. When was Barnard College founded?
(a) 1889.
(b) 1841.
(c) 1915.
(d) 1789.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the string of eight lakes that are featured in Mattie’s hometown in the novel?

2. How does Papa respond when he discovers Mattie’s spent most of her money at the floating lending library?

3. How many children does Emmie Hubbard have?

4. In what neighborhood is Barnard College located?

5. Barnard College has been associated with what university since 1900?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Mattie’s father described in the novel? What are his principle concerns in the beginning of the story?

2. Why has Uncle Fifty left in Chapter 12? How does his departure affect Mattie?

3. What conflicts regarding the expected roles of women are introduced in Chapter 1?

4. How is the character of Royal Loomis described in the novel? How is his relationship with Mattie characterized?

5. How is the character of Weaver Smith described when he is introduced in Chapter 2?

6. What purchase does Mattie impulsively make in Chapter 6? What are her thoughts on this action?

7. What is Aunt Josie’s reply when Mattie asks her for financial assistance in Chapter 8?

8. How is Uncle Fifty’s character described when he arrives in Chapter 11?

9. How is the character of Emmie Hubbard described? What information does the reader learn of Emmie’s situation in Chapter 14?

10. What exchange takes place between Pa and Miss Wilcox in Chapter 12? What repercussions does this have for Mattie?

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