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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What time of day does this story end?
(a) Dinnertime.
(b) Late afternoon.
(c) Midday.
(d) Early morning.

2. Why does Terri chastise Mel?
(a) For insulting others in the conversation.
(b) For acting childish.
(c) For showing her too much physical affection.
(d) For being insensitive and drinking too much.

3. Who notes that the characters "are all from someplace else"?
(a) Nick.
(b) Laura.
(c) Mel.
(d) Terri.

4. How long has Nick been married?
(a) Ten years.
(b) Two weeks.
(c) A year and a half.
(d) He has not yet married.

5. As Carver's story progresses, how do Mel and Terri's attitudes toward each other change?
(a) They become more hostile toward each other.
(b) They become more polite to each other.
(c) They fall more in love.
(d) They are indifferent toward each other.

Short Answer Questions

1. What reason does the character give for asking for something to eat before dinner?

2. How often does Mel check in on the old couple?

3. According to the author, where are the characters from?

4. Why might point of view play a role in how Mel's relationship is perceived by the reader?

5. What is Mel's ex-wife allergic to?

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