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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. When was the historical figure, Grace Brown, born?

2. What is the name of the man who checked into the hotel with Grace Brown in the novel?

3. Uncle Fifty shows up in Chapter 11 with a bundle of money from where?

4. Where does Mattie go with Royal when she realizes they are officially dating in Chapter 15?

5. Chester Gillette’s parents renounced material wealth to join what organization?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is an example from the novel of Mattie’s tendency for romantic idealization?

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

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

5. What does Aunt Josie discover about Emmie Hubbard in Chapter 14? How does she make this discovery?

6. How is the character of Lawton Gokey described in the novel? How have Lawton’s actions influenced Mattie’s situation?

7. What does Mattie discover through Grace Brown’s letter in Chapter 16? What does this clue indicate to Mattie?

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

9. How is the theme of identity explored through the characters of Mattie, Weaver, and Minnie in Chapter 9?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and discuss Mattie Gokey’s relationship to her family members. How many siblings does Mattie have? When did Mattie’s mother die and how did her death affect Mattie? What is Mattie’s relationship to her father like?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the character of Aunt Josie Aber in the novel. Is Aunt Josie related to Mattie maternally or paternally? How did Aunt Josie become wealthy? What characteristics does Aunt Josie exhibit toward her niece?

Essay Topic 3

Racism and Sexism in A Northern Light

a. Discuss the ways that racism is addressed as a theme in the novel. Which characters in the story represent this theme? How?

b. Discuss ways that sexism and gender expectations are explored thematically in A Northern Light. Which characters represent this theme? How does the author connect the themes of racism and sexism?

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