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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mel suggest after the story is interrupted?
(a) That they stop drinking for awhile.
(b) That everyone pitch in to help cook dinner.
(c) That everyone have a drink and go to dinner.
(d) That everyone go home to bed.

2. Why is Mel's story interrupted in the middle?
(a) Laura wants to go to dinner.
(b) Terri becomes irritated.
(c) He wants another drink.
(d) Nick falls asleep.

3. Which of the following is a connotation of the word 'heart'?
(a) The center of something.
(b) Emotions and memories connected to loving and feeling.
(c) A geometrical shape usually given on Valentine's Day.
(d) The organ responsible for moving blood around the body.

4. Who asks Mel to continue the story of the old couple?
(a) Nick.
(b) Terri.
(c) Laura.
(d) Mel.

5. Which of the following describes Terri's reaction to Mel's response to the story of the old couple?
(a) Caustic.
(b) Empathetic.
(c) Enraged.
(d) Fearful.

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom does Mel appear to be in conflict over the concept of love more than any other character?

2. According to the author, Mel's profession requires a significant amount of:

3. Which of the following is the resolution to the story of the old couple?

4. How old is Laura?

5. How does Mel's behavior influence the other characters?

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