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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Miles' telegram come from in Part Four?

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

3. Who says, "A story of divorce, the younger generators and the Foreign Legion"?

4. What is the name of the apartment complex where Stella's sister lives?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the significance of Miles' double standard that he uses for his wife? Why does he think he should be allowed to have an affair but divorces Stella if she is unfaithful? What does this say about gender stereotypes in the story?

Essay Topic 2

Explore the story's title. Why do you think the author calls it Crazy Sunday? Is this a fitting title? Explain your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Look at the minor character Eva. What is her significance? Why is it important that she never speaks in the story? Given Eva's description--motherly, older, and wiser than Stella--why might Miles be attracted to her?

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