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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the author characterize Laura and Terri's relationship?
(a) Very close and sisterly.
(b) Focused on lots of shared interests.
(c) Based on the fact that they work together.
(d) Somewhat distant.

2. What is the main topic of the couples' conversation?
(a) The difference between marriage and cohabitation.
(b) The meaning of real love.
(c) The unrealistic hope of everlasting love.
(d) The ups and downs of married life.

3. What is the old couple's prognosis?
(a) They will be fine after recovering.
(b) They will have to live at an assisted living facility the rest of their lives.
(c) They die soon after the accident.
(d) Good, if they get divorced.

4. What sort of love does Mel have trouble understanding?
(a) Harsh and fierce.
(b) Unrequited.
(c) Pure and fulfilling.
(d) Soft and gentle.

5. What does Mel suggest after the story is interrupted?
(a) That they stop drinking for awhile.
(b) That everyone go home to bed.
(c) That everyone have a drink and go to dinner.
(d) That everyone pitch in to help cook dinner.

Short Answer Questions

1. Other than Mel, which term best describes the characters in the story?

2. Who does Mel say he would go after if his wife died?

3. How does Terri's ex-boyfriend attempt suicide the first time?

4. Which of the following is an example of situational irony?

5. What happens immediately after the story of the old couple is over?

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