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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who says, "Your eyes are like your own and not a bit like any other eyes"?

2. Who is described as "tall, nervous, with a desperate humor"?

3. Where is the sweater Stella wears after her sister's party?

4. What phobia does Miles have?

5. How is Eva described in Part Three?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Cite three instances where motherhood plays a role in the story and explain their significance. What do you think the story is saying about motherhood?

Essay Topic 2

Why is it important that Joel feels a sense of obligation to Miles? What does it say about Joel? What does it say about Miles? How does Joel try to undermine that sense of obligation?

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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