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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Terri say she will bring out for everyone to nibble on?
(a) Pizza.
(b) Homemade cookies.
(c) Cheese and crackers.
(d) Bruschetta.

2. What does Terri suggest Mel do to make himself feel better?
(a) Take medication.
(b) Go to bed.
(c) Call his parents.
(d) Have a drink.

3. Who reminds Mel that it is for the best that he has his current profession?
(a) Nick.
(b) Himself (Mel).
(c) Laura.
(d) Terri.

4. In addition to the beverages, what else is passed around during the conversation?
(a) An ice bucket.
(b) A photo album.
(c) A guitar.
(d) A journal.

5. What does Mel say would happen if any of the main characters died?
(a) All of the characters' ideas about love would change drastically.
(b) The other couple would take their partner in as part of the family.
(c) Their partner would grieve and would then search for a new partner.
(d) Their partner would die also.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the relationship between Nick and Laura?

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

3. Who tells the story of the old couple?

4. What can the narrator hear near the end of the story?

5. Which character contends that abusive behavior is, in fact, love?

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