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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. Where does Rosacoke decide to cool off on the way home?

2. Today is the day of the Delight Baptist Church _______________.

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

4. In what city does Wesley live?

5. Which of the following of Rosacoke's family members did NOT attend the picnic?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What are Rosacoke's expectations vs. what she receives from Wesley?

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

5. Who barges into Mr. Isaac's home in search of Rosacoke?

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

7. Describe Wesley's behavior at the picnic and why Rosacoke is so annoyed with him.

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

9. What are Rosacoke's plans for not arousing any suspicions about her pregnancy?

10. What had Rosacoke hoped the army would do for Rato?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the significance of the book's title. What did the author mean by calling the story A LONG AND HAPPY LIFE? Cite an example to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

The uses more than one iteration on the theme of loss. Identify at least two themes about loss in the story. Then cite an example to support each theme you name.

Essay Topic 3

Rosacoke shows signs of maturity as the story evolves. Cite at least three examples that show that Rosacoke is a mature young woman and note why you selected the examples.

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