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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mel become frustrated?
(a) His wife is constantly interrupting him.
(b) He has difficulty remembering things.
(c) He has trouble understanding the emotional aspects of the heart.
(d) He cannot open the wine bottle.

2. With whom does Mel appear to be in conflict over the concept of love more than any other character?
(a) Marjorie.
(b) Terri.
(c) Laura.
(d) Himself.

3. According to the author, what characteristics are typically granted to the heart?
(a) Understanding and cognition.
(b) Cold and unloving.
(c) Compassion and tenderness.
(d) Emotional and romantic.

4. How does the author characterize Terri and Mel's relationship?
(a) Unstable and volatile.
(b) Strong and honest.
(c) Hostile and rocky.
(d) Egalitarian and loving.

5. Which of the following characters are able to loosen up over the course of the story?
(a) All of them.
(b) Nick and Laura.
(c) Only Mel.
(d) Terri and Mel.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who ultimately provides the most insight into what love really means?

2. How does the author characterize Laura?

3. Which of the following is the denotation of the word 'love'?

4. Which of the following describes the literary device Carver uses when Terri and Mel talk about Terri's past relationship in detail?

5. How many purposes does the alcohol serve in this story?

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