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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. The historical account of Chester Gillette is that he met Grace Brown at his uncle’s skirt factory located where?

2. What does Mattie impulsively spend most of her money on at the grocery store/lending library in Eagle Bay?

3. How old is Louisa Gokey in the novel?

4. What does Mattie discover the works of Emily Baxter actually celebrate?

5. Who is the suitor that is pursuing Mattie in the beginning of the novel?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is the character of Aunt Josie depicted in the novel? What are Aunt Josie’s principle concerns?

2. What is the crisis that occurs in the opening of A Northern Light? How does this crisis involve the protagonist of the novel?

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

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

5. What does Mattie realize while out boating with Royal Loomis in Chapter 15? How does she feel about the realization?

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

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

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

9. What promise does Uncle Fifty make to Mattie after he arrives? What gifts does he give to the Gokey children?

10. How does Mattie feel about her involvement in the crisis that occurs in the opening of the novel?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the language style of the novel. How would you characterize the style of the dialogue of the characters? Does the author use specific idioms related to the setting of the narrative? What can you discern of the novel’s characters based on their style of speaking?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and discuss the characters and setting of the Glenmore Hotel. Who oversees the employees? How many people work at the hotel? How many guest rooms are at the establishment?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the theme of identity in the novel. In what ways does Mattie struggle to define her identity in the story? How do Weaver and Minnie relate to the theme of identity? What symbolism represents this theme?

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