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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 the name of this novel?

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

3. What does Rosacoke think Wesley has grown accustomed to during his service in the Navy?

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

5. What does Wesley do in the middle of the funeral?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the nature of Wesley's Thanksgiving invitation to Rosacoke?

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

3. What is the dilemma that Rosacoke faces about making decisions about Wesley and her pregnancy?

4. Why do the Mustians like Mr. Isaac so well?

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

6. How does A LONG AND HAPPY LIFE begin?

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

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

9. What happens to make Rosacoke think about her unborn child during the pageant?

10. What does Rosacoke plan to do when it gets too late after visiting with Mildred's family?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the role of women in the rural South in the 1960s when the women in the novel are living their lives. What precedents do they feel compelled to follow? What restrictions do the have? What freedoms did they have that 21st century women do not have?

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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

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