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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) Terri.
(b) Nick.
(c) Laura.
(d) Mel.

2. In which part of the story does the narrator mention where the characters are from?
(a) In the beginning.
(b) The narrator does not mention it at all.
(c) In the middle.
(d) In the final paragraph.

3. Who feels as if the group is "enchanted" as the conversation continues?
(a) Laura.
(b) Terri.
(c) Mel.
(d) Nick.

4. Who turns on a light in the room?
(a) Mel.
(b) Terri.
(c) Nick.
(d) No one.

5. How does the author characterize Laura?
(a) Transparent and unreliable.
(b) Harsh and unreasonable.
(c) Intelligent and observant.
(d) Virtuous and innocent.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Mel unable to do in this story?

2. Who asks Mel to continue the story of the old couple?

3. What does Mel's wife hope will happen to his ex-wife?

4. Why is Mel hesitant to call?

5. Which character contends that abusive behavior is, in fact, love?

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