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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Nat cheers Joel up with a story about a man by what name?
(a) Tom Miller.
(b) Ralph Adams.
(c) Bill Kaughman.
(d) Joe Squires.

2. How does Nat refer to the Great Lover while telling a story?
(a) One Trick Pony.
(b) Four Eyes.
(c) Three Piece Suit.
(d) Two Face.

3. What is Miles' last name?
(a) Calman.
(b) Sharp.
(c) Irvin.
(d) Bradley.

4. Who sends Joel a telegram the morning after the tea?
(a) Stella.
(b) Nat.
(c) Miles.
(d) The Great Lover.

5. What does Miles invite Joel to attend at the beginning of the story?
(a) A tea.
(b) A ball.
(c) A racketball match.
(d) A dinner party.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old does Stella tell Joel he looks?

2. In the story Nat tells Joel, why does the Great Lover become angry with the man?

3. Who puts an alcoholic beverage in Joel's hand at Miles' house?

4. Who says, "I am a flop"?

5. How much money does Nat tell Joel he loses recently?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Nat attempt to make Joel feel better the day after the tea at the Calman house?

2. Why does Joel become uncomfortable when he sees a group of people the day after the tea at the Calman house?

3. Why does Stella become dismayed when a telegram delivery boy comes to her door?

4. Why does Joel believe people do not show Stella a lot of attention?

5. What does Joel promise Stella before he leaves her house at the end of the story?

6. Why does Joel spend the rest of his afternoon at the tea talking to people he does not know?

7. At the second Sunday event in the story, what dp Miles and Stella been arguing about?

8. Why do not Joel and Stella go to the nightclub after the show?

9. What does Joel say to Stella about people in Hollywood?

10. Why does Joel think his career must be moving in the right direction?

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