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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. How does Joel feel when he hears the singing at Miles' tea?

2. What is Stella's maiden name?

3. With whom does Joel discuss Miles' success?

4. Who writes the skit Joel performs at the tea?

5. How many children do Stella and Miles have?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is Joel pleased to see when he first arrives at Miles' home?

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

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

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

6. How does Nat attempt to make Joel feel better the day after the tea at the Calman house?

7. On the day after the tea at the Calman house, what does Joel swear he never does again?

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

9. According to Miles' analyst, what problem does Miles have?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Explore Joel's immaturity. Cite three instances where his immaturity is prevalent in the story. What significance does each instance play in the story, and what is the overall significance of this character trait?

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