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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Wesley do while he waits for Rosacoke?
(a) Eats lunch.
(b) Takes a nap.
(c) Reads a book.
(d) Polishes his motorcycle.

2. Today is the day of the Delight Baptist Church _______________.
(a) Ice cream social.
(b) Picnic.
(c) Sunday supper.
(d) Fall Festival.

3. Who is the baby of Rosacoke's family?
(a) Little Thing.
(b) Runt.
(c) Baby Sister.
(d) Little Bit.

4. How does Rosacoke feel when Wesley roars off during the funeral?
(a) Glad.
(b) Relieved.
(c) Proud.
(d) Embarrassed.

5. Why is Rosacoke mad at Wesley at the end of the chapter?
(a) He forgot her birthday.
(b) He arrived on the plane but never came to see her.
(c) He broke up with her on Christmas Eve.
(d) He ran his cycle through her mother's garden.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Mildred behave when Rosacoke last saw her?

2. Where does Wesley wait for Rosacoke while she attends the funeral?

3. Where does Rosacoke hide when she hears a noise?

4. Why does Rosacoke not want to go to the picnic?

5. Why is Willie Duke moving to Roanoke?

Short Essay Questions

1. Whose personal evolution is the premise of the story?

2. How does Rosacoke's refusal to be average position her for having a better life than those around her?

3. Why is Rosacoke needed so urgently at the church?

4. What does Rato do a few days before Christmas that reinforces his childlike ways?

5. Describe the ride in Wesley's car and the intimate encounter that ensues.

6. What does Rosacoke do while the family goes to the Christmas pageant at church?

7. Where does Rosacoke stop during her walk and with whom does she speak?

8. What does Rosacoke do with the letter she writes to Wesley?

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

10. Where does Milo go a few days before Christmas?

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