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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. What was the cause of Mildred's death?

2. How does Rosacoke feel when Wesley roars off during the funeral?

3. Who do Rosacoke and Wesley join at the picnic?

4. What is Rosacoke riding on when the story begins?

5. What is one of the things that Rosacoke mentions in her letter to Wesley?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What points does the author make about the nature of change?

4. What does Wesley do while Rosacoke is at the funeral?

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

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

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

8. What is an important theme in the story?

9. Describe the letter that Wesley sends as a response to Rosacoke's not accepting his Thanksgiving invitation.

10. How is Mrs. Mustian impacted by a life of unfulfilled affection?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe some of the settings for the story. What is the overall setting? Be sure to include geography, time period and any pertinent popular culture events. Why did the author choose to use these places in the story?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Explain the taboo of pre-marital sex in the 1960s. Compare and contrast pre-marital sex in America during the 1960s to pre-marital sex in America today. What major changes have occurred--both positive and negative?

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