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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the old couple's prognosis?
(a) They will have to live at an assisted living facility the rest of their lives.
(b) They will be fine after recovering.
(c) They die soon after the accident.
(d) Good, if they get divorced.

3. What does Nick do as a sign of romantic love?
(a) Recites poetry.
(b) Gives his wife a rose.
(c) Kisses his wife's hand.
(d) Writes a love song.

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

5. What hits the old couple's car?
(a) A deer.
(b) A bicycle.
(c) A falling tree limb.
(d) A car.

6. What can the narrator hear near the end of the story?
(a) Everyone's heartbeats.
(b) A childhood song.
(c) A fire burning.
(d) Wine being poured.

7. In addition to the beverages, what else is passed around during the conversation?
(a) A photo album.
(b) A journal.
(c) An ice bucket.
(d) A guitar.

8. What does Mel say would happen if any of the main characters died?
(a) The other couple would take their partner in as part of the family.
(b) Their partner would grieve and would then search for a new partner.
(c) All of the characters' ideas about love would change drastically.
(d) Their partner would die also.

9. Who wants to know what the characters are going to do after the glass is spilled?
(a) Nick.
(b) Terri.
(c) Laura.
(d) Mel.

10. Who decides that calling Mel's children might not be a good idea?
(a) Nick.
(b) Laura.
(c) Terri.
(d) Mel.

11. What reason does the character give for asking for something to eat before dinner?
(a) She/he is drunk and needs to sober up.
(b) She/he is very hungry.
(c) She/he is getting bored.
(d) She/he wants to give the hostess something to do.

12. What is the geographic setting for the story?
(a) California.
(b) Tucson.
(c) Albuquerque.
(d) Bar Harbor.

13. What reason does Terri give for her ex-boyfriend trying to kill her?
(a) He fell in love with someone else.
(b) Terri tried to kill him first.
(c) He loved her so much.
(d) He was having hallucinations.

14. How often does Mel check in on the old couple?
(a) Monthly.
(b) Every day.
(c) Every ten days.
(d) They are never seen again.

15. Where do the old couple move to?
(a) Regular hospital rooms.
(b) The pediatric ward.
(c) The morgue.
(d) They are immediately discharged from the hospital.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Mel's ex-wife's name?

2. Terri teases the other couple for acting as if:

3. Who threatens to kill Mel?

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

5. How old is Laura?

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