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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 is Wesley's response when Rosacoke asks if Willie is part of his future plans?

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

3. Why does Rosacoke not want to go to the picnic?

4. How much time passes before Rosacoke writes a letter to Wesley?

5. Why is Rosacoke annoyed with Wesley at the picnic?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Rosacoke want Wesley to do after he disappoints her at the picnic?

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

3. What does Rosacoke do while the family goes to the Christmas pageant at church?

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

5. What are Rosacoke's first thoughts about a life with Wesley in Roanoke?

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

7. What does Sammy ask Rosacoke regarding Wesley and what is her response?

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

9. Which two characters seem to have a stable relationship in the story so far?

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

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

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 3

The author uses some important instances of flashbacks in the story. Explain what a flashback is and cite at least two making sure to explain what makes each a flashback.

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