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

Short Answer Questions

1. For how long does Miles say he's been seeing an analyst?

2. Miles hires an actor with what physical characteristic to spend the afternoon with?

3. What phobia does Miles have?

4. What is the name of the theater where Joel meets Stella?

5. What entree does Joel have for lunch the day of the dinner at Stella's sister's house?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

How is Hollywood treated in the story? What does working and living in Hollywood seem to do to people? How is the story different if it is set somewhere else.

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