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Miss Lonelyhearts
Nathanael West
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"Miss Lonelyhearts, Help Me, Help Me" and "M.L. and the Dead Pan"
"Miss Lonelyhearts and the Lamb" and "M.L. and the Fat Thumb"
"Miss Lonelyhearts and the Clean Old Man"
"Miss Lonelyhearts and Mrs. Shrike"
"Miss Lonelyhearts on a Field Trip"
"Miss Lonelyhearts in the Dismal Swamp" and "M.L. in the Country"
"Miss Lonelyhearts Returns," "M.L. and the Cripple," and "M.L. Pays a Visit"
"Miss Lonelyhearts Attends a Party," "M.L. and the Party Dress," and "M.L. Has a Religious Experience"
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Miss Lonelyhearts
William Shrike
Betty
Fay Doyle
Peter Doyle
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'Miss Lonelyhearts, Help Me, Help Me' and '1000.50. and the Dead Pan'
'Miss Lonelyhearts and the Lamb' and '1000.50. and the Fat Thumb'
'Miss Lonelyhearts and the Clean Old Man'
'Miss Lonelyhearts and Mrs. Shrike'
'Miss Lonelyhearts on a Field Trip'
'Miss Lonelyhearts in the Dismal Swamp' and '1000.50. in the Country'
'Miss Lonelyhearts Returns,' '1000.50. and the Cripple,' and '1000.50. Pays a Visit'
'Miss Lonelyhearts Attends a Party,' '1000.50. and the Party Dress,' and '1000.50. Has a Religious Experience'
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'Miss Lonelyhearts on a Field Trip' Quiz
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'Miss Lonelyhearts on a Field Trip' Quiz
1
of 5
What does Miss Lonelyhearts confess?
He hates writing
He does not believe in Christ
He is deeply flawed
He wants a family
2
of 5
What does Mrs. Doyle represent?
A guide
A new friend
A pillar of strength
A conflict of faith
3
of 5
What does the photo booth hint at?
His demons
His history
Miss Lonelyhearts' intentions
His baggage
4
of 5
What does Fay Doyle's name remind the reader of?
Her Irish background
Her marital status
Her Catholic values
Her soft femininity
5
of 5
Why is Miss Lonelyhearts afraid of Mrs. Doyle?
She will blackmail him
She is an Atheist
She is stronger
She has a sadistic streak
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