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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. With whom does Joel discuss Miles' success?

2. What does Joel say that new mothers need?

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

4. How does Joel feel when he hears the singing at Miles' tea?

5. Nat cheers Joel up with a story about a man by what name?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Joel decide to put on a skit at the Calman house?

2. Why is Joel mortified the morning after the first Sunday he spends at the Calman house?

3. What does Joel do when he realizes he is in love with Stella?

4. What story does Stella tell as an example of Miles' jealously?

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

6. What is Joel's skit about?

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

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

9. Describe the letter Stella sends to Joel.

10. What does Joel start to feel about Stella when he has a moment alone, after Stella receives a telegram from Miles?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Explore the story's use of addictions as a motif. What do Nat and Joel seem to be addicted to? How does each one treat their problem? What does the story seem to be saying about addictions.

Essay Topic 3

Explore Joel's love for Stella. Does it seem sincere? What does he love about her? Use examples from the text to support your answer.

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