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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 one of the things that Rosacoke mentions in her letter to Wesley?
(a) The heat.
(b) Her new job.
(c) The rain.
(d) Her mother's illness.

2. In what city does Wesley live?
(a) Greensboro.
(b) Roanoke.
(c) Virginia Beach.
(d) Charlotte.

3. How does Wesley reply to Rosacoke's question about their relationship?
(a) Maybe they can talk when he comes home.
(b) He is not ready for a relationship.
(c) He is in love with her.
(d) He has found someone new.

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

5. Where does Wesley wait for Rosacoke while she attends the funeral?
(a) At home.
(b) On his cycle.
(c) In a cafe.
(d) Under a tree.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following does Rosacoke NOT wish to get from Wesley?

2. Who is the protagonist of A LONG AND HAPPY LIFE?

3. What does Wesley do while he waits for Rosacoke?

4. Where does Willie's fiance land his plane?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Rosacoke do on a Sunday afternoon after she confirms her suspicions of pregnancy?

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

4. How does Rosacoke inform Wesley of her pregnancy?

5. What happens to make Rosacoke think about her unborn child during the pageant?

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

7. What is the irony of Rosacoke's unexpected pregnancy?

8. Rosacoke joins her family members at the picnic. Who are they?

9. Explain the social and cultural significance of the scene at the pond.

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

(see the answer keys)

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