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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Their partner would die also.
(c) The other couple would take their partner in as part of the family.
(d) All of the characters' ideas about love would change drastically.

2. Where do the old couple move to?
(a) The morgue.
(b) The pediatric ward.
(c) They are immediately discharged from the hospital.
(d) Regular hospital rooms.

3. Who does Mel wish to talk with on the phone?
(a) No one.
(b) His ex-wife.
(c) His parents.
(d) His children.

4. Terri recalls a period of her life during which she lived like a:
(a) Criminal.
(b) Fugitive.
(c) Pauper.
(d) Queen.

5. What does Mel say he would have liked to have done as a profession?
(a) Chef.
(b) Veterinarian.
(c) Wedding planner.
(d) Matchmaker.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mel's wife want this to happen to his ex-wife?

2. Why does Mel hope his ex-wife will get injured?

3. How does Terri's ex-boyfriend attempt suicide the first time?

4. Why is the story of the old couple told?

5. What happens at the end of the story?

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