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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. What color is the coat Stella wears after the party at her sister's house?

3. Who is the first character mentioned in Part Four?

4. How are Stella and Miles dressed when they arrive at Stella's sister's house?

5. Where does Joel look to see if Miles is hiding?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explore the story's treatment of friendship. Look at Stella's friendship with Eva and Joel's friendship with Nat. How are the friendships alike and how are they different? What is the author saying about friendship?

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

Explore the author's treatment of Stella. Why do you think the reader never learns much about her beyond her appearance?

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