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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14-16.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Each chapter in A Northern Light opens with what?
(a) An Irish ballad.
(b) A poem by Emily Dickinson.
(c) A dictionary word.
(d) A Bible verse.

3. What exams do Mattie and Weaver take in Chapter 11?
(a) Their entrance exams for college.
(b) Their exit exams for high school.
(c) Their entrance exams for medical school.
(d) Their bar exams.

4. 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.

5. What is Mattie’s father’s name in the novel?
(a) Lawton Gokey.
(b) Richard Gokey.
(c) Michael Gokey.
(d) James Gokey.

Short Answer Questions

1. The letter that Aunt Josie intercepts from the postmistress in Chapter 14 is intended for whom?

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

3. The letter that Aunt Josie intercepts from the postmistress in Chapter 14 informs the addressee that what will happen to her house?

4. What gift does Uncle Fifty give to Mattie during his visit?

5. Chester Gillette attended preparatory school at what college?

(see the answer key)

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