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

Short Answer Questions

1. What style of suit does Joel wear to dinner at Stella's sister's house?

2. From where does Miles telephone Stella in Part Four?

3. What phobia does Miles have?

4. How long is Mile's affair going on?

5. Where does Stella go after reading Miles' telegram?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

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

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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