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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, "Thanks for your cooperation"?

2. What does Joel promise himself he does not do at Miles' house?

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

4. Where does Miles live?

5. How old is Joel?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Joel contemplate when he wakes after spending the night with Stella?

2. How does Stella come to realize Miles still loves her?

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

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

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

6. At the beginning of the story, how does Joel feel about Sundays?

7. Why does Joel want the names of Stella's doctor or friends?

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

9. Why do party goers look at Stella and Joel curiously when they are chatting at Stella's sister's home?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

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?

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