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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What effect may the alcohol have had on everyone besides Mel?
(a) They may have started to feel sick.
(b) They may have realized how ridiculous their ideas are.
(c) They may have become more inhibited.
(d) They may have had a spike in blood sugar.

2. What time of day does this story end?
(a) Dinnertime.
(b) Late afternoon.
(c) Midday.
(d) Early morning.

3. What literary tool is used in the story of the old couple and Mel and Terri's relationship?
(a) Anthropomorphism.
(b) Alliteration.
(c) Parallelism.
(d) Imagery.

4. What is the tone in the beginning of Mel's story about the old couple?
(a) Sad.
(b) Serious.
(c) Humorous.
(d) Peaceful.

5. How many purposes does the alcohol serve in this story?
(a) Two.
(b) None.
(c) It is unclear.
(d) Five.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are Mel and the other characters able to talk about after they loosen up?

2. Which character is encouraged by the end of the story?

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

4. How does the tone change as the story progresses?

5. Which of the following are included in the plot of Carver's story?

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