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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 tone of the story as Nick kisses his wife's hand?
(a) Dull and subdued.
(b) Romantic and sweet.
(c) Fast-paced and rushed.
(d) Serious and arcane.

2. What is the main topic of the couples' conversation?
(a) The ups and downs of married life.
(b) The meaning of real love.
(c) The unrealistic hope of everlasting love.
(d) The difference between marriage and cohabitation.

3. According to the author, Mel's profession requires a significant amount of:
(a) Second-guessing.
(b) Precision.
(c) Dreaming.
(d) Romanticizing.

4. Which of the characters is clearly an alcoholic?
(a) Terri.
(b) Mel.
(c) Nick.
(d) Laura.

5. Who claims that abusive behavior is not love?
(a) Terri.
(b) Nick.
(c) Mel.
(d) Ed.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is dysfunctional about Terri's previous relationship?

2. Who is distracted from his story about love by having another drink?

3. How many stages of love are there, according to the author?

4. What hits the old couple's car?

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

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