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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Mel unable to do in this story?
(a) Become uninhibited.
(b) Comprehend the effect of imagery in the story.
(c) Articulate his ideas about love.
(d) Understand the workings of the human heart.

2. According to the author, Mel's profession requires a significant amount of:
(a) Dreaming.
(b) Precision.
(c) Romanticizing.
(d) Second-guessing.

3. How does the old couple appear in the hospital?
(a) They appear overly happy and excited.
(b) They are unresponsive.
(c) They are encased in body casts.
(d) They appear to hate each other.

4. Who ends up going to get the snacks?
(a) Laura.
(b) No one.
(c) Terri.
(d) Nick.

5. What is dysfunctional about Terri's previous relationship?
(a) She would help him commit crimes.
(b) Her boyfriend beat her.
(c) They never lived together.
(d) They gave away their children.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the beverage of choice throughout the duration of the conversation?

2. Where are the characters sitting for the duration of the story?

3. Why does Mel hope his ex-wife will get injured?

4. What is the overall mood of the characters by the end of the story?

5. What does Mel say would happen if any of the main characters died?

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