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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Miles diagnosed with?

2. Where in her house does Stella find a telegram from Miles?

3. What item does Stella's outfit match at her sister's house?

4. Where do Stella and Joel go instead of going to the nightclub?

5. Who says, "I suppose we could go to our house--if I were only sure--"?

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

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 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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