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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. Why is Sissie especially uncomfortable in the heat?

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

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

4. When was the last time Rosacoke saw Mildred?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. When during the pageant does Rosacoke know what her relationship with Wesley really is?

2. Where does Rosacoke decide to go when she gets restless at home?

3. How does Rosacoke inform Wesley of her pregnancy?

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

5. Whose personal evolution is the premise of the story?

6. What does Wesley mean by the word "repercussions" in his letter?

7. What does Rosacoke do when she as she walks home from the funeral?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a brief character study of Wesley. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him, if anything, at this point in his life?

Essay Topic 2

Disappointment takes on an almost human persona in this story. What is this literary technique called? Cite examples that support this position.

Essay Topic 3

There are several events of foreshadowing in the book. Define foreshadowing. Cite at least two situations in the story that serve as foreshadowing.

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