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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. Why is Willie Duke moving to Roanoke?
2. What does Rosacoke want to know when she sends another letter?
3. Where is the picnic held?
4. On whose motorcycle is Rosacoke riding as the story begins?
5. When was the last time Rosacoke saw Mildred?
Short Essay Questions
1. How do Sissie and Milo cope with the death of their baby?
2. What does Wesley mean by the word "repercussions" in his letter?
3. What does Rosacoke want Wesley to do after he disappoints her at the picnic?
4. Where does Milo go a few days before Christmas?
5. How does Rosacoke inform Wesley of her pregnancy?
6. Rosacoke joins her family members at the picnic. Who are they?
7. How does Wesley behave that is intended to make Rosacoke jealous?
8. Where does Rosacoke stop during her walk and with whom does she speak?
9. How is Mrs. Mustian impacted by a life of unfulfilled affection?
10. What does Rosacoke remember about the last time she saw Mildred?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 2
Rosacoke shows signs of maturity as the story evolves. Cite at least three examples that show that Rosacoke is a mature young woman and note why you selected the examples.
Essay Topic 3
The author uses more than one iteration on the motif of life-death-life. Identify at least two motifs about life-death-life in the book. Then cite an example to support each answer.
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