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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Nick do as a sign of romantic love?
(a) Gives his wife a rose.
(b) Recites poetry.
(c) Writes a love song.
(d) Kisses his wife's hand.

2. Who is distracted from his story about love by having another drink?
(a) Frank.
(b) Nick.
(c) Mel.
(d) Ed.

3. Who is the first one to turn on a light?
(a) Mel.
(b) Nick.
(c) Laura.
(d) No one.

4. How is the temperature of the area the group is sitting in described?
(a) Warm.
(b) Oppressive.
(c) Frigid.
(d) Tolerable.

5. What is the geographic setting for the story?
(a) Tucson.
(b) California.
(c) Albuquerque.
(d) Bar Harbor.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the story of the old couple told?

2. In addition to the beverages, what else is passed around during the conversation?

3. Who is the narrator?

4. Where does the story take place?

5. Which of the following does Mel wonder about new love?

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