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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the author characterize Laura?
(a) Virtuous and innocent.
(b) Intelligent and observant.
(c) Harsh and unreasonable.
(d) Transparent and unreliable.

2. What can be said to be a motif in Carver's story?
(a) Heat.
(b) Love.
(c) Letters.
(d) The color red.

3. Which of the following is a symbol in Carver's story?
(a) Ice cream.
(b) Wine.
(c) Knight's armor.
(d) Dinner.

4. Which of the following is an example of situational irony?
(a) Laura and Nick are not really in love.
(b) Terri is Mel's wife, but used to be married to his brother.
(c) Mel says he does not know anything about love, and the reader finds this to be true.
(d) The story is about finding the meaning of love, yet it ends with no clear meaning at all.

5. Which of the following characters can be said to be a tragic hero?
(a) Terri.
(b) Laura.
(c) Mel.
(d) Nick.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the author, Mel's profession requires a significant amount of:

2. Which of the following terms refers to the literal definition of 'heart'?

3. Which of the following best describes the mood of the old woman at the end of Mel's story?

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

5. Who encourages Mel to explore the topic of love?

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