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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is the resolution following the climax?
(a) The characters meditating on the meaning of love.
(b) The sun rising.
(c) The acceptance of Laura by Terri and Nick.
(d) The compromise between Nick and Mel.

2. What time of day does this story end?
(a) Dinnertime.
(b) Midday.
(c) Late afternoon.
(d) Early morning.

3. Which of the following events is the climax of Carver's story?
(a) The fight between Nick and Mel.
(b) Mel's story of why the old man is depressed.
(c) The conversation in Terri's mind.
(d) The revelation of Laura's secret.

4. What purpose does foil serve in this story?
(a) To underscore the story about the old couple.
(b) To emphasize characters' dramatically different views of love.
(c) To provide a satirical outlet.
(d) To display the humorous side of the story.

5. After Mel finished his story, who does the narrator think knows the meaning of true love?
(a) Ed.
(b) Terri.
(c) No one.
(d) Laura.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who wants to know what the characters are going to do after the glass is spilled?

2. Who notes that the characters "are all from someplace else"?

3. Who encourages Mel to explore the topic of love?

4. Which of the following is a connotation of the word 'heart'?

5. What is the old couple's prognosis?

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