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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. Who says, "Everybody watches for everybody else's blunders, or tries to make sure they're with people that'll do them credit"?
(a) Joel.
(b) Miles.
(c) Stella.
(d) Nat.

2. How does Joel react when he receives a telegram two days after the tea?
(a) He cries.
(b) He throws it away.
(c) It makes him angry.
(d) He thinks it is sweet.

3. In the story Nat tells Joel, what time is it when a man calls the Great Lover on the telephone?
(a) One o'clock.
(b) Eight o'clock.
(c) Three o'clock.
(d) Eleven thirty.

4. What does Joel's mother do for a living?
(a) Actress.
(b) Model.
(c) Dancer.
(d) Waitress.

5. Who is the only person who thinks Joel's skit is a success?
(a) Nat.
(b) Stella.
(c) Miles.
(d) Joel.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Joel first decide he wants to have lunch the day after the tea?

2. What is Nat's occupation?

3. After being cheered up by Nat's story, what does Joel see that makes him wince?

4. What does Miles do for a living?

5. What color are Joel's eyes?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Joel watch to see if Stella does when their conversation is interrupted?

2. Why does Joel become overcome with bitterness at the end of the story?

3. How does Stella react when she sees Joel calling her friends?

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

5. Why does Joel think Stella wants him to stay with her after hearing the news about Miles' death?

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

7. What does Nat say is ironic about his financial situation?

8. According to Miles' analyst, what problem does Miles have?

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

10. Why does Stella kiss Joel?

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