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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 says, "Absolutely my last social appearance in Hollywood"?

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

3. How many writers are invited to the first event at Miles' house?

4. Who does Joel wish he can just sit and talk to like a person?

5. What does Joel say that new mothers need?

Short Essay Questions

1. What reason does Miles give for why he no longer wants Stella and Joel to discuss the affair at June's house?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explore the story's title. Why do you think the author calls it Crazy Sunday? Is this a fitting title? Explain your answer.

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

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?

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