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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. Where does Wally want to take Rosacoke?

2. Why is Rato missing from the picnic?

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

4. Who is the protagonist of A LONG AND HAPPY LIFE?

5. What does Wesley do while he waits for Rosacoke?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is an important theme in Chapter 3?

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

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

4. How does Rosacoke inform Wesley of her pregnancy?

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

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

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

8. Explain how Rosacoke and Wesley still have a huge disconnect in their relationship.

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

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

The author uses more than one instance of irony in the book. Cite at least two other examples you can identify in the play and note why they are examples of irony.

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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