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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the geographic setting for the story?
(a) Tucson.
(b) California.
(c) Bar Harbor.
(d) Albuquerque.

2. According to the author, where are the characters from?
(a) The same place.
(b) Somewhere else.
(c) A foreign land.
(d) The East Coast.

3. How does the old couple appear in the hospital?
(a) They appear overly happy and excited.
(b) They are unresponsive.
(c) They are encased in body casts.
(d) They appear to hate each other.

4. Which of the following is the resolution to the story of the old couple?
(a) There is no resolution.
(b) They both end up dying.
(c) They realize that they are not meant to be together.
(d) They recover and are discharged from the hospital.

5. Which of the following techniques does the author use in his story?
(a) Imagery.
(b) Hyperbole.
(c) Anthropomorphism.
(d) Alliteration.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is a symbol in this story?

2. Who ultimately provides the most insight into what love really means?

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

4. Who tells the story of the old couple?

5. What is the relationship between Nick and Laura?

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