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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 Mildred trying to hide the last time Rosacoke saw her?

2. In what city does Wesley live?

3. What is Rosacoke's mother's name?

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

5. What is Rosacoke going to take to Mildred's baby?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Wesley mean by the word "repercussions" in his letter?

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

3. What does Rosacoke remember about the last time she saw Mildred?

4. What is the disappointing chain of communications between Rosacoke and Wesley after the annoying time at the picnic?

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

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

7. What is the premise of A LONG AND HAPPY LIFE?

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

9. What is the irony of Rosacoke's unexpected pregnancy?

10. Whose funeral is Rosacoke headed to in Chapter 1?

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

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 3

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.

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