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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. Rosacoke knows she will be the only ___________ person at the funeral.

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

3. What is Rosacoke riding on when the story begins?

4. How did Mildred behave when Rosacoke last saw her?

5. Today is the day of the Delight Baptist Church _______________.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What does Rosacoke do on a Sunday afternoon after she confirms her suspicions of pregnancy?

6. How is it that Wesley drives Rosacoke home?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Rosacoke was friends with Mildred and Sammy who were both black. Explain the significance of Rosacoke's continuing friendship with black people in the rural American South during the 1960s. What is revealed about Rosacoke's character in her faithfulness to her friends during this time period?

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

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.

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