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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following literary devices does the author use in his story?
(a) Anthropomorphism.
(b) Allusion.
(c) Foreshadowing.
(d) Synecdoche.

2. After Mel finished his story, who does the narrator think knows the meaning of true love?
(a) Laura.
(b) Ed.
(c) No one.
(d) Terri.

3. How is the topic of love broached?
(a) The characters are reading the same book.
(b) Terri has a dream about love.
(c) Mel starts talking about it.
(d) Laura's children ask about it.

4. According to the author, what is the ultimate conclusion about the meaning of love?
(a) It remains elusive.
(b) It can only be felt by the elderly.
(c) It is fully understood by all characters.
(d) It does not exist.

5. Which of the following symbolizes the hopelessness the characters feel about finding real love?
(a) The meal burning in the oven.
(b) The glass spilling on the table.
(c) The rainstorm.
(d) The discovery that the group's favorite restaurant is closed.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the overall mood of the characters by the end of the story?

3. What do the characters talk about after Mel is finished with his story?

4. Why does Mel's behavior worsen throughout the story?

5. Why does Mel become frustrated?

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