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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Chester Gillette’s parents renounced material wealth to join what organization?
(a) The Salvation Army.
(b) The Christian Scientists.
(c) The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
(d) The Church of Scientology.

2. The letter that Aunt Josie intercepts from the postmistress in Chapter 14 informs the addressee that she has failed to do what?
(a) Pay back-taxes.
(b) Sign her marriage certificate.
(c) Leave the Will.
(d) Fill out voter registration.

3. On what date does the narrator begin the story while describing standing on the porch of the Glenmore?
(a) September 1, 1905.
(b) July 12, 1906.
(c) June 16, 1899.
(d) July 14, 1905.

4. When was the historical figure, Grace Brown, born?
(a) May 12, 1884.
(b) March 20, 1886.
(c) June 16, 1899.
(d) July 14, 1905.

5. Uncle Fifty shows up in Chapter 11 with a bundle of money from where?
(a) A gold mining expedition.
(b) A poker game win.
(c) A coal mining expedition.
(d) A lumberjacking expedition.

6. In what neighborhood is Barnard College located?
(a) Brooklyn Heights.
(b) Morningside Heights.
(c) SoHo.
(d) The Upper East Side.

7. From what narrative perspective is A Northern Light related?
(a) Fourth person.
(b) Third person.
(c) First person.
(d) Second person.

8. How many acres of property does Royal Loomis’s father own adjacent to the Gokey farm?
(a) 300.
(b) 20.
(c) 10.
(d) 90.

9. What gift does Uncle Fifty give to Mattie during his visit?
(a) A composition book.
(b) A silk kimono.
(c) A fountain pen.
(d) A book.

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

11. By what name does Uncle Fifty go by as a French river man?
(a) Jean Georges Vongerichen.
(b) Francois Pierre Gauthier.
(c) Jean Pierre Napoleon.
(d) Kouider Zouiche.

12. What is the real name of the character called “Cook” in the novel?
(a) Mrs. Ellis.
(b) Mrs. Maxwell.
(c) Mrs. Gauthier.
(d) Mrs. Hennessey.

13. On what date did the historical figure of Grace Brown die?
(a) September 3, 1905.
(b) July 11, 1906.
(c) June 12, 1906.
(d) July 16, 1906.

14. 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) Troy, New York.
(c) Wynantskill, New York.
(d) Cortland, New York.

15. What is the name of Royal Loomis’s father in the novel?
(a) Michael Loomis.
(b) Frank Loomis.
(c) Edward Loomis.
(d) Tommy Loomis.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Mattie’s older brother?

2. The House of Mirth is a novel written in what style?

3. By what name does Mattie refer to Aunt Josie’s husband in the narrative?

4. Where did Uncle Fifty show up drunk and passed out when he arrived at Mattie’s family home?

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

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