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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. What role does Joel need filled in the skit at the tea?

2. According to the invitation from Miles, what time does the tea start?

3. How does Joel react when he receives a telegram two days after the tea?

4. Joel is working on a movie based on a play by what author?

5. How does Nat refer to the Great Lover while telling a story?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Stella tell Joel when he asks for the names of her friends?

2. What is the reason Miles gives for why he does not see Joel at work?

3. Describe the group of actors sitting next to Joel and Nat at lunch.

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

5. Why does Stella kiss Joel?

6. What does Joel say to Stella about new mothers?

7. Describe what Beverly Hills looks like as Joel and Stella walk to her house.

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

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

10. What three things happen at once at the end of Part Four?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What role do telegrams play in the story? How are they significant? What purpose do the telegrams serve in the story? Of the three telegrams sent, what is the common bond?

Essay Topic 2

What is the significance of insecurity in the story? How does insecurity drive the plot? Which characters are the most insecure? What is the story saying about insecurity?

Essay Topic 3

Why is it important that Joel feels a sense of obligation to Miles? What does it say about Joel? What does it say about Miles? How does Joel try to undermine that sense of obligation?

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