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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 last time Rosacoke saw Mildred?

2. Who is the protagonist of A LONG AND HAPPY LIFE?

3. How old is Rosacoke?

4. How long has Rosacoke been dating Wesley?

5. In what city does Wesley live?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Willie Duke create a stir with her return home?

2. What is Wesley's solution to Rosacoke's pregnancy which they discuss in the car?

3. What does Rosacoke want Wesley to do after he disappoints her at the picnic?

4. Where does Rosacoke go after her mother has talked to her about Wesley?

5. How does the frustration on unfulfilled affection touch Mildred?

6. What does Wesley do while Rosacoke is at the funeral?

7. What is Mr. Isaac's condition when Rosacoke visits him?

8. How is Rosacoke humiliated by Wesley on Sunday and how does she spend the afternoon?

9. Why do the Mustians like Mr. Isaac so well?

10. Where does Rosacoke decide to go when she gets restless at home?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the overall setting for the story. Why does the author use the setting he does? What is the time period of the story? How important is the time period to the attitudes and issues of the characters?

Essay Topic 2

Explain the role of women in the rural South in the 1960s when the women in the novel are living their lives. What precedents do they feel compelled to follow? What restrictions do the have? What freedoms did they have that 21st century women do not have?

Essay Topic 3

Project into the future ten years and write a brief synopsis for the lives of Rosacoke and Wesley. Be sure to include emotional states as well as physical characteristics, geographic locations, work, hobbies, socialization, etc.

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