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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the name of the family that is throwing a dinner and theater party?

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

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

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

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

Explore Joel's immaturity. Cite three instances where his immaturity is prevalent in the story. What significance does each instance play in the story, and what is the overall significance of this character trait?

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