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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is the resolution to the story of the old couple?
(a) They both end up dying.
(b) They realize that they are not meant to be together.
(c) There is no resolution.
(d) They recover and are discharged from the hospital.

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

3. What time of day does the car accident occur?
(a) It is unclear.
(b) Lunchtime.
(c) Early morning.
(d) Evening.

4. Which of the following characters can be said to be a tragic hero?
(a) Laura.
(b) Nick.
(c) Terri.
(d) Mel.

5. What can be said to be a motif in Carver's story?
(a) The color red.
(b) Heat.
(c) Letters.
(d) Love.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does the author characterize Nick?

3. To whom does Mel become abusive?

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

5. Who tells Mel that every person is different when it comes to love?

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