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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. With who did Rosacoke used to play in Mr. Isaac's woods?

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

3. Why does Rosacoke resist Wesley's romantic advances?

4. What was Mildred trying to hide the last time Rosacoke saw her?

5. What does Wesley want to do after everyone else leaves the picnic?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does A LONG AND HAPPY LIFE begin?

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

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

6. What does Wesley do during the funeral that embarrasses Rosacoke?

7. Where does Rosacoke go after her mother has talked to her about Wesley?

8. Where does Milo go a few days before Christmas?

9. What is Rosacoke's major dilemma as presented in Chapter 1?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Project into the future ten years and write a brief synopsis for the lives of Rosacoke and Wesley. Be sure to include emotional states as well as physical characteristics, geographic locations, work, hobbies, socialization, etc.

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

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?

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