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

Short Answer Questions

1. What sort of trees does Stella and Joel see after leaving the theater?

2. What color is the coat Stella wears after the party at her sister's house?

3. From where does Miles telephone Stella in Part Four?

4. What style of suit does Joel wear to dinner at Stella's sister's house?

5. What is the name of the theater where Joel meets Stella?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explore the role of Nat in the story. What is his purpose? How does he help the reader to learn more about Joel? How is the story different without him?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Joel and Miles. What traits do they have in common? How do they differ? How does the author use Miles to help the reader learn more about Joel?

Essay Topic 3

Why is it important that Joel feels a sense of obligation to Miles? What does it say about Joel? What does it say about Miles? How does Joel try to undermine that sense of obligation?

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