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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mel's wife want this to happen to his ex-wife?
(a) Because she wants to have a place to stay when she and Mel go overseas.
(b) Because she is possessive of Mel.
(c) Because she enjoys Mel's ex-wife's company.
(d) Because she is draining Mel financially and emotionally.

2. In what part of the story does the exposition appear?
(a) There is not exposition in this story.
(b) The middle.
(c) The end.
(d) The beginning.

3. Which of the following is a connotation of the word 'heart'?
(a) The organ responsible for moving blood around the body.
(b) Emotions and memories connected to loving and feeling.
(c) The center of something.
(d) A geometrical shape usually given on Valentine's Day.

4. Which of the following symbolizes the hopelessness the characters feel about finding real love?
(a) The glass spilling on the table.
(b) The meal burning in the oven.
(c) The discovery that the group's favorite restaurant is closed.
(d) The rainstorm.

5. Which character is encouraged by the end of the story?
(a) No one.
(b) Mel.
(c) Laura.
(d) Terri.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character becomes increasingly offensive over the course of the story?

2. What is Nick's understanding of Terri and Mel's relationship?

3. How old is Laura?

4. How does the author characterize Nick?

5. What does Mel attempt to do to the topic of love?

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