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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 Rosacoke look for in the woods?
(a) Blackberries.
(b) Mushrooms.
(c) A spring.
(d) Birds.

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

3. What is Rosacoke riding on when the story begins?
(a) Scooter.
(b) Bicycle.
(c) Horse.
(d) Motorcycle.

4. The funeral that Rosacoke is going to is that of ____________________.
(a) A second cousin.
(b) A teacher.
(c) A neighbor.
(d) A childhood friend.

5. Who else arrived with Willie and her fiance on the plane?
(a) Wesley's new wife.
(b) Willie's sister.
(c) Wesley.
(d) Willie's boss.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Wesley reply to Rosacoke's question about their relationship?

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

3. What is the name of the person whose funeral Rosacoke is going to attend?

4. What does Wesley want to do after everyone else leaves the picnic?

5. What is Rosacoke's married brother's name?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is Rosacoke's answer to Wesley's idea that they get married.

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

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

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

6. What is the premise of A LONG AND HAPPY LIFE?

7. In Rosacoke's eyes, who is responsible for her child?

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

9. What are Rosacoke's first thoughts about a life with Wesley in Roanoke?

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

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