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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. Rosacoke knows she will be the only ___________ person at the funeral.
(a) White.
(b) Jewish.
(c) Black.
(d) Young.

2. Who is the author of A LONG AND HAPPY LIFE?
(a) Reynolds Price.
(b) Price Reynolds.
(c) Reynolds Hall.
(d) Justin Price.

3. Which of the following of Rosacoke's family members did NOT attend the picnic?
(a) Milo.
(b) Sissie.
(c) Emma.
(d) Rato.

4. Who do Rosacoke and Wesley join at the picnic?
(a) Rosacoke's best friends.
(b) Wesley's family.
(c) Rosacoke's family.
(d) Wesley's army buddes.

5. In what decade does A LONG AND HAPPY LIFE take place?
(a) 1960s.
(b) 1970s.
(c) 1950s.
(d) 1940s.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rosacoke want to know when she sends another letter?

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

3. What is Wesley's response when Rosacoke asks if Willie is part of his future plans?

4. In what state does A LONG AND HAPPY LIFE take place?

5. On whose motorcycle is Rosacoke riding as the story begins?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Mrs. Mustian try to guide Rosacoke's thoughts about Wesley's part in her life?

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

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

4. What is an important theme in the story?

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

6. What does Wesley do during the funeral that embarrasses Rosacoke?

7. Explain how Rosacoke and Wesley still have a huge disconnect in their relationship.

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

9. What is the nature of Wesley's Thanksgiving invitation to Rosacoke?

10. What is the disappointing chain of communications between Rosacoke and Wesley after the annoying time at the picnic?

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