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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 behavior worsen throughout the story?
(a) He is humbled by the narrator.
(b) He drinks more and more.
(c) He likes the sun coming in through the window.
(d) He likes the moonlight.

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) An extreme dislike of another person.
(c) Past memories associated with relationships.
(d) A tender affection for another person.

3. According to the author, what characteristics are typically granted to the heart?
(a) Compassion and tenderness.
(b) Cold and unloving.
(c) Understanding and cognition.
(d) Emotional and romantic.

4. What does Nick notice after the story is over?
(a) Everyone is crying.
(b) The narrator has his arm around someone else's wife.
(c) The afternoon light is waning.
(d) The sun is rising.

5. What is in the spilled glass?
(a) Coffee.
(b) Vodka.
(c) Gin and tonic.
(d) Iced tea.

Short Answer Questions

1. What reason does Mel give for drinking?

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

3. Who says they know what love really is and has an example to share?

4. Who decides that calling Mel's children might not be a good idea?

5. What reason does Terri give for her ex-boyfriend trying to kill her?

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