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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Analysis.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who notes that the characters "are all from someplace else"?
(a) Laura.
(b) Nick.
(c) Mel.
(d) Terri.

2. How long does Terri's ex-boyfriend live after his final suicide attempt?
(a) He died instantly.
(b) Three days.
(c) Four years.
(d) Five minutes.

3. What are Mel and the other characters able to talk about after they loosen up?
(a) Secret fantasies.
(b) Real love.
(c) Their career goals.
(d) Health problems.

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

5. According to Mel, did Terri love her ex-boyfriend?
(a) She loved him only after he died.
(b) Yes, she must have.
(c) No, she only thought she did.
(d) The author does not address this topic.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Mel hesitant to call?

2. Why does Mel hope his ex-wife will get injured?

3. Which character has the dominant role in the story?

4. Which of the characters seems to realize first that Mel's desire to experience real love is not yet fulfilled?

5. Which of the following is a form of entertainment for the characters?

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