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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Wesley want to know by writing to Rosacoke?
(a) If he left her jacket at her house.
(b) If she still loves him.
(c) If there have been any repercussions from their encounter in the woods.
(d) If she can come for Christmas.

2. Rosacoke's mother tells her about ____________________.
(a) Sex.
(b) Her ancestors.
(c) Her own past mistakes.
(d) Sewing techniques.

3. Why is Rosacoke going to photograph Mildred's baby?
(a) So that long distance relatives can see what he looks like.
(b) To make Christmas cards.
(c) To put it in the church bulletin.
(d) To publish a birth announcement in the paper.

4. What diverts Wesley and Rosacoke's attention?
(a) An animal running across the road.
(b) A sudden thunderstorm.
(c) A flat tire.
(d) A crack from the radio.

5. Where does Wesley want to spend Thanksgiving with Rosacoke?
(a) Ocracoke.
(b) Hilton Head.
(c) Roanoke.
(d) Raleigh.

6. Why can Rosacoke not return home on foot?
(a) There is a snowstorm.
(b) It is too dark.
(c) There is an escaped convict in the area.
(d) It is raining hard.

7. What does Wesley mean by "repercussions?"
(a) If Rosacoke is pregnant.
(b) If Rosacoke's mother is angry for him driving into her garden.
(c) If Rosacoke got in trouble for being out too late.
(d) If Rosacoke failed her mid terms because she was with him and didn't study.

8. Who has not shown up for church services?
(a) Willie.
(b) Rosemarie.
(c) Sissie.
(d) Wesley.

9. Which of the following does Rosacoke NOT tell Wesley in a letter?
(a) She broke her leg.
(b) She takes responsibility for what happened.
(c) She is pregnant.
(d) She won't be surprised if he doesn't come see her at Christmas.

10. Who is Sammy?
(a) A hunter.
(b) The milkman.
(c) Mr. Isaac's attendant.
(d) A farrier.

11. What had Rosacoke's mother thought she could do with her husband after marriage?
(a) Ignore him.
(b) Change him.
(c) Educate him.
(d) Coddle him.

12. Why is Rosacoke disappointed?
(a) She got a bad haircut.
(b) Her cake flopped.
(c) She didn't get the job she wanted.
(d) She is unable to confront Wesley.

13. Who had played with Rosacoke and Mildred as children?
(a) Milo.
(b) Rosemarie.
(c) Rato.
(d) Sammy.

14. Rosacoke leaves the house with what?
(a) Her wallet.
(b) Her driver's license.
(c) Her dignity.
(d) Her camera.

15. Why does Rosacoke tell Wesley that she can't spend Thanksgiving with him?
(a) She is in love with someone else.
(b) She has to study.
(c) She is going skiing with friends.
(d) The family is in mourning.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why has Sammy come out to the pond?

2. How does Wesley radically alter the romantic mood between Rosacoke and Wesley?

3. Why does Rosacoke want to park the car and wait?

4. How could the beginning part of the ride be described?

5. What does Wesley decide to do?

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