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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following characters are able to loosen up over the course of the story?
(a) Only Mel.
(b) All of them.
(c) Nick and Laura.
(d) Terri and Mel.

2. What is the relationship between Terri and Nick?
(a) Co-workers.
(b) Cousins.
(c) Friends.
(d) Siblings.

3. Which of the following symbolizes the hopelessness the characters feel about finding real love?
(a) The rainstorm.
(b) The discovery that the group's favorite restaurant is closed.
(c) The glass spilling on the table.
(d) The meal burning in the oven.

4. Who decides that calling Mel's children might not be a good idea?
(a) Mel.
(b) Terri.
(c) Nick.
(d) Laura.

5. What is Mel's ex-wife's name?
(a) Anna.
(b) Sofia.
(c) Cynthia.
(d) Marjorie.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Terri think of the other couple's relationship?

2. Mel claims he loved:

3. What happens to the teenager after the accident?

4. According to the author, how common are the stages of love the couples are experiencing?

5. Who says that Terri's ex-boyfriend is so inept that he can't even kill himself properly?

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