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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 relationship between Nick and Laura?
(a) Step-siblings.
(b) Spouses.
(c) Father and daughter.
(d) Friends since childhood.

2. Which character has the dominant role in the story?
(a) Nick.
(b) Laura.
(c) Mel.
(d) Terri.

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

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

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is a connotation of the word 'heart'?

2. How does the author characterize Laura and Terri's relationship?

3. How does the old couple appear in the hospital?

4. What is Mel's profession?

5. How many purposes does the alcohol serve in this story?

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