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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is the story of the old couple told?
(a) To describe how vulnerable people become as they age.
(b) To show how love does not outlast everything.
(c) To give an example of true love.
(d) To demonstrate the difference between male and female views of love.

2. What is Terri's ex-boyfriend's name?
(a) Neal.
(b) Patrick.
(c) Ed.
(d) Steven.

3. Who notes that the characters "are all from someplace else"?
(a) Mel.
(b) Nick.
(c) Laura.
(d) Terri.

4. Why does Mel's wife want this to happen to his ex-wife?
(a) Because she is possessive of Mel.
(b) Because she enjoys Mel's ex-wife's company.
(c) Because she wants to have a place to stay when she and Mel go overseas.
(d) Because she is draining Mel financially and emotionally.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who tells the story of the old couple?

2. What is in the spilled glass?

3. What is the old couple's prognosis?

4. What time of day does the story take place?

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

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