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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who asks for something to eat before dinner?
(a) Mel.
(b) Nick.
(c) Laura.
(d) Terri.

2. Why does Mel's wife want this to happen to his ex-wife?
(a) Because she is possessive of Mel.
(b) Because she is draining Mel financially and emotionally.
(c) Because she wants to have a place to stay when she and Mel go overseas.
(d) Because she enjoys Mel's ex-wife's company.

3. Which of the following is an example of situational irony?
(a) The story is about finding the meaning of love, yet it ends with no clear meaning at all.
(b) Terri is Mel's wife, but used to be married to his brother.
(c) Laura and Nick are not really in love.
(d) Mel says he does not know anything about love, and the reader finds this to be true.

4. Where are the other characters when Mel begins to talk about love?
(a) The author does not say.
(b) At a restaurant.
(c) Outdoors.
(d) At the table.

5. Who ultimately provides the most insight into what love really means?
(a) Nick.
(b) Terri.
(c) Laura.
(d) Mel.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mel suggest after the story is interrupted?

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

3. Who encourages Mel to explore the topic of love?

4. Who reminds Mel that it is for the best that he has his current profession?

5. Who ends up going to get the snacks?

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