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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the geographic setting for the story?
(a) Bar Harbor.
(b) Tucson.
(c) Albuquerque.
(d) California.

2. Who is the narrator?
(a) Terri.
(b) Laura.
(c) Mel.
(d) Nick.

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

4. What is the cause of the old man's depression?
(a) He is thinking about living the rest of his life as an invalid.
(b) He can no longer take part in extramarital affairs.
(c) He loses his job.
(d) He is unable to see his wife.

5. Whose glass is overturned on the table at the end of the story?
(a) Mel's.
(b) Nick's.
(c) Terri's.
(d) Marjorie's.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to the teenager after the accident?

2. What does Terri suggest Mel do to make himself feel better?

3. What is the main topic of the couples' conversation?

4. How are the two couples different from other people in a relationship?

5. What does Mel's wife hope will happen to his ex-wife?

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