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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What can be said to be a motif in Carver's story?
(a) Love.
(b) Heat.
(c) Letters.
(d) The color red.

2. What is Mel's ex-wife allergic to?
(a) Love.
(b) Yellow jackets.
(c) Strawberries.
(d) Bees.

3. The alcohol in the story has a _________________ effect on the characters.
(a) Animated.
(b) Depressing.
(c) Passionate.
(d) Enlightening.

4. Which of the following are included in the plot of Carver's story?
(a) Four characters gather in someone's home.
(b) The characters are much happier at the end of the story.
(c) Nick thinks back to a previous relationship.
(d) The story takes place in early morning.

5. What is Nick's understanding of Terri and Mel's relationship?
(a) It is strong and full of love for each other.
(b) It is something he wants to work toward.
(c) He is neutral toward their relationship.
(d) It is unromantic and hostile.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the narrator's understanding of the meaning of love by the end of the story?

2. Who does Terri say she loved to the point of distraction?

3. What time of day does the story take place?

4. How does the author characterize Nick?

5. Which of the following characters are able to loosen up over the course of the story?

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