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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Joel close the telegram he sends in Part Two?

2. How old does Stella tell Joel he looks?

3. Who is described as having "an eye as keen as the eye of a potato"?

4. Who helps Joel into his coat after he performs his skit?

5. Who writes the skit Joel performs at the tea?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Stella refuse to believe that Miles is dead?

2. According to Miles' analyst, what problem does Miles have?

3. Why does Joel think Stella wants him to stay with her after hearing the news about Miles' death?

4. Why does Joel start to think that putting on a skit is a bad idea?

5. What does Nat say is ironic about his financial situation?

6. Describe the letter Stella sends to Joel.

7. Why is Joel mortified the morning after the first Sunday he spends at the Calman house?

8. What does Joel do when he realizes he is in love with Stella?

9. What does Joel start to feel about Stella when he has a moment alone, after Stella receives a telegram from Miles?

10. What does Joel say to Stella about people in Hollywood?

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

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

What is the significance of insecurity in the story? How does insecurity drive the plot? Which characters are the most insecure? What is the story saying about insecurity?

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