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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where is Miles supposed to be while Joel and Stella are at the theater?

3. What phobia does Miles have?

4. Who says, "I suppose we could go to our house--if I were only sure--"?

5. What is Eva's relationship to Stella?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

Explore Joel's love for Stella. Does it seem sincere? What does he love about her? Use examples from the text to support your answer.

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