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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why is Mel hesitant to call?
(a) He doesn't want them to know he is drunk.
(b) He does not want to talk to his ex-wife.
(c) They haven't heard from him in several years.
(d) He doesn't want his current wife to feel left out.

3. What does Nick do as a sign of romantic love?
(a) Gives his wife a rose.
(b) Recites poetry.
(c) Kisses his wife's hand.
(d) Writes a love song.

4. What is in the spilled glass?
(a) Iced tea.
(b) Coffee.
(c) Gin and tonic.
(d) Vodka.

5. Who is the first one to turn on a light?
(a) Mel.
(b) Nick.
(c) No one.
(d) Laura.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who asks Mel to continue the story of the old couple?

2. How is the depression revealed?

3. Where do the old couple move to?

4. Why does Terri chastise Mel?

5. Whose glass is overturned on the table at the end of the story?

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