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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. Women sitting at a table next to Joel and Nat in Part Two are described as having faces stained with what color?

2. Who says, "Everybody watches for everybody else's blunders, or tries to make sure they're with people that'll do them credit"?

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

4. Who does Joel ask to help him with the skit at the tea?

5. Who says, "Thanks for your cooperation"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Joel's skit about?

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

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

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

5. How does Joel come to realize he is in love with Stella?

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

7. How does Joel feel when he thinks he does not get involved with Stella?

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

9. What does Joel tell Stella when she comes downstairs, while alone at her home?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Look at the use of clothes in the story. Cite three instances where clothing is described and explain what you think each outfit symbolizes. Why does the author put so much detail into describing clothing?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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