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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In addition to the beverages, what else is passed around during the conversation?
(a) A journal.
(b) A guitar.
(c) An ice bucket.
(d) A photo album.

2. What is the overall mood of the characters by the end of the story?
(a) Depressed.
(b) Enlightened.
(c) Passionate.
(d) Cheerful.

3. How does the tone change as the story progresses?
(a) It becomes humorous.
(b) There is no clear tone.
(c) It relaxes.
(d) It becomes more tense.

4. Which of the characters seems to realize first that Mel's desire to experience real love is not yet fulfilled?
(a) Terri.
(b) Ed.
(c) Laura.
(d) Nick.

5. Which of the following is a form of entertainment for the characters?
(a) Singing songs.
(b) Drinking alcohol.
(c) Playing board games.
(d) Smoking.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the author characterize Laura?

2. What is in the spilled glass?

3. What is Mel unable to do in this story?

4. The alcohol in the story has a _________________ effect on the characters.

5. Which of the characters is clearly an alcoholic?

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