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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What reason does Mel give for drinking?
(a) He thinks it will cure his cold.
(b) He does not have to go to the hospital.
(c) He does not have to go to the restaurant.
(d) Everyone else is drinking just as much as he.

2. Did Mel truly love his first wife?
(a) He thought he did but probably didn't.
(b) The author does not address this topic.
(c) Yes, they were deeply in love.
(d) Yes, and Mel is still in love with her.

3. Which of the following is a form of entertainment for the characters?
(a) Playing board games.
(b) Drinking alcohol.
(c) Singing songs.
(d) Smoking.

4. With whom does Mel appear to be in conflict over the concept of love more than any other character?
(a) Terri.
(b) Himself.
(c) Laura.
(d) Marjorie.

5. Why does Terri have this reaction to Mel's story about the old couple?
(a) She understands how Mel feels.
(b) She is angry at Laura for making Mel cry.
(c) She is jealous that she cannot evoke the same sense of love from Mel.
(d) She is afraid their intimate love will not last forever.

Short Answer Questions

1. What effect does the alcohol have on the characters by the end of the story?

2. According to Mel, did Terri love her ex-boyfriend?

3. Who brings up the topic of "spiritual love"?

4. After Mel finished his story, who does the narrator think knows the meaning of true love?

5. Over what length of time does this story take place?

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