View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Analysis.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What reason does Terri give for her ex-boyfriend trying to kill her?
(a) He was having hallucinations.
(b) He fell in love with someone else.
(c) He loved her so much.
(d) Terri tried to kill him first.

2. Why does Terri chastise Mel?
(a) For showing her too much physical affection.
(b) For acting childish.
(c) For insulting others in the conversation.
(d) For being insensitive and drinking too much.

3. How many purposes does the alcohol serve in this story?
(a) Two.
(b) None.
(c) It is unclear.
(d) Five.

4. How many stages of love are there, according to the author?
(a) Only one.
(b) Two.
(c) It is unclear.
(d) Ten.

5. How does Terri's ex-boyfriend attempt suicide the first time?
(a) Hanging himself.
(b) Drinking rat poison.
(c) Cutting his wrists.
(d) Overdosing on psychiatric medication.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following are included in the plot of Carver's story?

2. After Mel finished his story, who does the narrator think knows the meaning of true love?

3. Who says they know what love really is and has an example to share?

4. What aspects of the heart does Mel understand?

5. What is Mel's profession?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 233 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample