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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. Who does Joel write a letter to the morning after the tea?

2. What does the Great Lover shout at Joel after his skit?

3. Who is the man who performed a song at the tea?

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

5. What does Joel have for breakfast the morning after the tea?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Joel start to think that putting on a skit is a bad idea?

2. How does Miles react when Joel points out his double standard?

3. How does Stella react after Miles tells her he still loves her?

4. What does Miles' mother say that surprises Joel?

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

6. Why does Stella think Miles might be watching her and Joel?

7. How does Miles tell Joel he can obtain more information about his problems?

8. Why does Stella refuse to believe that Miles is dead?

9. How does Joel react to the letter he receives from Stella?

10. What is the double standard that Joel points out to Miles?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Joel and Miles. What traits do they have in common? How do they differ? How does the author use Miles to help the reader learn more about Joel?

Essay Topic 2

Cite three instances where motherhood plays a role in the story and explain their significance. What do you think the story is saying about motherhood?

Essay Topic 3

Look at the relationship between Miles and Stella. How do you characterize their relationship? What is the driving force in their relationship? Do they seem to love each other?

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