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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Terri's ex-boyfriend attempt suicide the first time?
(a) Drinking rat poison.
(b) Hanging himself.
(c) Cutting his wrists.
(d) Overdosing on psychiatric medication.

2. Why does Mel say he would have liked to have been born in medieval times?
(a) So he could have cooked better food for "the masses."
(b) So he could have worn armor.
(c) So he could have had a shorter lifespan.
(d) So he could have courted a woman more properly.

3. How are the two couples different from other people in a relationship?
(a) They are no different.
(b) They are older than the average couple in love.
(c) They have a weaker understanding of love.
(d) They have a better understanding of love.

4. What is the tone in the beginning of Mel's story about the old couple?
(a) Serious.
(b) Humorous.
(c) Peaceful.
(d) Sad.

5. What does Terri suggest Mel do to make himself feel better?
(a) Call his parents.
(b) Take medication.
(c) Go to bed.
(d) Have a drink.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Terri's ex-boyfriend eventually kill himself?

2. Why does Mel's behavior worsen throughout the story?

3. To whom does Mel become abusive?

4. What happens to the teenager after the accident?

5. What happens immediately after the story of the old couple is over?

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