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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to Terri's ex-boyfriend after he tried to kill himself?
(a) His face is severely deformed.
(b) He is unable to speak.
(c) He can't walk.
(d) He becomes more violent.

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

3. Why does Terri chastise Mel?
(a) For showing her too much physical affection.
(b) For insulting others in the conversation.
(c) For acting childish.
(d) For being insensitive and drinking too much.

4. Which character contends that abusive behavior is, in fact, love?
(a) Nick.
(b) Mel.
(c) Terri.
(d) Laura.

5. How long has Nick been married?
(a) Ten years.
(b) A year and a half.
(c) He has not yet married.
(d) Two weeks.

6. Who says that Terri's ex-boyfriend is so inept that he can't even kill himself properly?
(a) Laura.
(b) Terri.
(c) Nick.
(d) Mel.

7. What is Mel's ex-wife allergic to?
(a) Strawberries.
(b) Love.
(c) Bees.
(d) Yellow jackets.

8. Who reminds Mel that it is for the best that he has his current profession?
(a) Terri.
(b) Nick.
(c) Laura.
(d) Himself (Mel).

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

10. Where is Mel when Terri's ex-boyfriend is brought to the hospital?
(a) At the hospital.
(b) At his home with Terri.
(c) Unknown.
(d) At the restaurant.

11. "What We Talk About When We Talk About Love" is a(n) ________ story of ____________ couples.
(a) Short; married.
(b) Descriptive; mild-mannered.
(c) Non-fiction; divorcing.
(d) Abridged; unhappy.

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

13. What does Mel's wife hope will happen to his ex-wife?
(a) She will move to another country.
(b) She will remarry or die.
(c) She will pay him back alimony and child support.
(d) She will fall in love with Mel all over again.

14. Who does Mel say he would go after if his wife died?
(a) Terri.
(b) Laura.
(c) Marjorie.
(d) Mother Earth.

15. Which character spent five years in a seminary?
(a) Mel.
(b) Terri.
(c) Nick.
(d) Laura.

Short Answer Questions

1. What time of day does the story take place?

2. How is the depression revealed?

3. Why is Mel hesitant to call?

4. What is the relationship between Terri and Nick?

5. What is Terri's ex-boyfriend's name?

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