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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the author, how common are the stages of love the couples are experiencing?
(a) They are common to couples their age.
(b) They are unique to these couples.
(c) They are common to Western European couples.
(d) They are universal.

2. Which of the following is the denotation of the word 'love'?
(a) The images that come to mind and the feelings that are evoked.
(b) Past memories associated with relationships.
(c) A tender affection for another person.
(d) An extreme dislike of another person.

3. What does Mel say would happen if any of the main characters died?
(a) Their partner would grieve and would then search for a new partner.
(b) All of the characters' ideas about love would change drastically.
(c) Their partner would die also.
(d) The other couple would take their partner in as part of the family.

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

5. Which of the following terms refers to the literal definition of 'heart'?
(a) Connotation.
(b) Symbolism.
(c) Imagery.
(d) Denotation.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where are the other characters when Mel begins to talk about love?

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

3. In which part of the story does the narrator mention where the characters are from?

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

5. According to Mel, did Terri love her ex-boyfriend?

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