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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. How does Geoffrey feel about Stella's part?

2. What does Stella say to Lily to put tears in her eyes?

3. Who is Dawn talking about when she says, "that girl" is in trouble?

4. Who does Stella take coffee and biscuits to?

5. Who is the piano player?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the two questions that Lily asks Stella, which leads to Stella telling her to shut up?

2. Where does O'Hara stay while in Liverpool?

3. What new production in Chapter 6 is the theater going to be putting on, and what role was Stella given?

4. What does Richard think about the situation with Dawn?

5. Why does Stella not wear the coat that Lily got her?

6. What is happening with Richard during the rehearsals in Chapter 7 for the third play of the book?

7. How does Stella feel about going to the after-party?

8. Who is not feeling festive with Christmas approaching and why?

9. How does Geoffrey feel about Stella by Chapter 6?

10. How does O'Hara feel about Stella?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How was Stella's buried past being brought to light through her experiences in the theater? Cite specific examples from the book.

Essay Topic 2

Uncle Vernon understands Stella better then anyone else in the book. Write about the ways that only Uncle Vernon understands Stella. Use specific examples from the book to support your answers.

Essay Topic 3

There are many suggestions of Geoffrey's attraction to Meredith and Meredith's mean treatment of the young man. Tell about both of these instances by giving specific examples from the book.

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