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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What literary tool is used in the story of the old couple and Mel and Terri's relationship?
(a) Alliteration.
(b) Parallelism.
(c) Imagery.
(d) Anthropomorphism.

2. Who tells the story of the old couple?
(a) Laura.
(b) Nick.
(c) Terri.
(d) Mel.

3. Which of the following characters chastises another at one point in the story?
(a) Terri chastises Mel.
(b) Laura chastises Terri.
(c) Terri chastises Ed.
(d) Nick chastises Laura.

4. Which of the following techniques does the author use in his story?
(a) Alliteration.
(b) Imagery.
(c) Hyperbole.
(d) Anthropomorphism.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Terri say she loved to the point of distraction?

2. Who is the narrator?

3. Which of the following describes the literary device Carver uses when Terri and Mel talk about Terri's past relationship in detail?

4. How does the author characterize Laura?

5. As Carver's story progresses, how do Mel and Terri's attitudes toward each other change?

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