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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. Stella tells Joel he shares what feature with his mother?

3. What time does Joel wake up at the beginning of Part Three?

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

5. What color is Stella's outfit in Part Four?

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

Compare and contrast Joel and Miles. What traits do they have in common? How do they differ? How does the author use Miles to help the reader learn more about Joel?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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