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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 is Rosacoke's mother's name?
(a) Esther.
(b) Eileen.
(c) Emma.
(d) Emily.

2. Why is Sissie especially uncomfortable in the heat?
(a) She has a cast on her leg.
(b) She has allergies.
(c) She is pregnant.
(d) She has the flu.

3. Where does Rosacoke decide to cool off on the way home?
(a) Under a tree in a meadow.
(b) Mr. Isaac's woods.
(c) The diner.
(d) The ice house.

4. What is the name of this novel?
(a) The Red Badge of Courage.
(b) Oliver Twist.
(c) A Long and Happy Life.
(d) To Kill a Mockingbird.

5. What is Milo's wife's name?
(a) Sara.
(b) Sissie.
(c) Sybil.
(d) Susie.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was the cause of Mildred's death?

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

4. What is one of the things that Rosacoke mentions in her letter to Wesley?

5. In what city does Wesley live?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What had Rosacoke thought Rato might be able to do for her when he came home?

3. What is it about the the passengers on the plane that both shocks and hurts Rosacoke?

4. How does Wesley behave that is intended to make Rosacoke jealous?

5. What points does the author make about the nature of change?

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

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

8. What does Rosacoke remember about the last time she saw Mildred?

9. Which two characters seem to have a stable relationship in the story so far?

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

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