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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the sweater Stella wears after her sister's party?

2. What is the name of the man Stella goes to the theater with in a story she tells Joel?

3. What time is it when Part Four ends?

4. What is the predominant color in Stella's hair?

5. What color is the dress Stella wears when she meets Joel at the theater?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explore the story's title. Why do you think the author calls it Crazy Sunday? Is this a fitting title? Explain your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Look at the minor character Eva. What is her significance? Why is it important that she never speaks in the story? Given Eva's description--motherly, older, and wiser than Stella--why might Miles be attracted to her?

Essay Topic 3

What is the significance of Miles' double standard that he uses for his wife? Why does he think he should be allowed to have an affair but divorces Stella if she is unfaithful? What does this say about gender stereotypes in the story?

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