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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11-13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Weaver Smith hope to move to attend college?
(a) Chicago, Illinois.
(b) Boston, Massachusetts.
(c) Hartford, Connecticut.
(d) New York, New York.

2. By what name does Mattie refer to Aunt Josie’s husband in the narrative?
(a) Uncle Jimmy.
(b) Uncle Billy.
(c) Uncle Vernon.
(d) Uncle Peter.

3. What is the name of Mattie’s five-year-old sister?
(a) Ellen Gokey.
(b) Abby Gokey.
(c) Louisa Gokey.
(d) Beth Gokey.

4. What work does Mattie do for Aunt Josie?
(a) Housecleaning.
(b) Yard work.
(c) Book organizing.
(d) Dictation.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. On what date did the historical figure of Grace Brown die?

2. Mattie’s Aunt Josie is married to what kind of businessman?

3. Where does Mattie dream of going to college in the beginning of the novel?

4. Where was the historical figure of Chester Gillette born?

5. What had Grace Brown given Mattie to burn in A Northern Light?

(see the answer key)

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