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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why can Rosacoke not return home on foot?

2. Why is Rosacoke going to photograph Mildred's baby?

3. What does Rosacoke's mother hope her daughter will glean from their conversation?

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

5. What does Rosacoke decide to do so as not to arouse any suspicions about her possible pregnancy?

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

Describe Mrs. Mustian. What is her relationship with her children? What is her role in the story? What was the author trying to accomplish by creating Mrs. Mustiann's character in the story?

Essay Topic 3

Disappointment takes on an almost human persona in this story. What is this literary technique called? Cite examples that support this position.

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