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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. In what state does A LONG AND HAPPY LIFE take place?
2. What is Wesley's response when Rosacoke asks if Willie is part of his future plans?
3. On whose motorcycle is Rosacoke riding as the story begins?
4. Where does Rosacoke decide to cool off on the way home?
5. What is Rosacoke going to take to Mildred's baby?
Short Essay Questions
1. Where does Rosacoke stop during her walk and with whom does she speak?
2. What does Rato do a few days before Christmas that reinforces his childlike ways?
3. What is an important theme in Chapter 3?
4. What is Rosacoke's answer to Wesley's idea that they get married.
5. Why do the Mustians like Mr. Isaac so well?
6. What does Wesley do during the funeral that embarrasses Rosacoke?
7. What is the disappointing chain of communications between Rosacoke and Wesley after the annoying time at the picnic?
8. What had Rosacoke thought Rato might be able to do for her when he came home?
9. Describe Wesley's behavior at the picnic and why Rosacoke is so annoyed with him.
10. Describe the letter that Wesley sends as a response to Rosacoke's not accepting his Thanksgiving invitation.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The author uses more than one iteration on the motif of life-death-life. Identify at least two motifs about life-death-life in the book. Then cite an example to support each answer.
Essay Topic 2
Create a brief character study of Rosacoke. What does she look like? What are her positive personality traits? What are some of her negative characteristics? What are her hopes and fears? What motivates her, if anything, at this point in her life?
Essay Topic 3
Disappointment takes on an almost human persona in this story. What is this literary technique called? Cite examples that support this position.
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