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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does the author characterize Nick?
(a) Reasonable and logical.
(b) Gentle and compassionate.
(c) Loud and gregarious.
(d) Passive and observant.

3. Why is Mel hesitant to call?
(a) He does not want to talk to his ex-wife.
(b) He doesn't want his current wife to feel left out.
(c) They haven't heard from him in several years.
(d) He doesn't want them to know he is drunk.

4. Which character is encouraged by the end of the story?
(a) No one.
(b) Terri.
(c) Mel.
(d) Laura.

5. Which of the characters is clearly an alcoholic?
(a) Laura.
(b) Mel.
(c) Nick.
(d) Terri.

Short Answer Questions

1. Over what length of time does this story take place?

2. How does the author characterize Laura?

3. What time of day does the car accident occur?

4. Where are the other characters when Mel begins to talk about love?

5. What is the tone of Mel's story about the old couple?

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