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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mel begin telling his story?
(a) He is bored.
(b) He is intoxicated and doesn't know what he is doing.
(c) To explain the meaning of real love.
(d) Others ask him if he has any stories to tell.

2. Who is the narrator?
(a) Mel.
(b) Nick.
(c) Laura.
(d) Terri.

3. What is Mel's ex-wife allergic to?
(a) Yellow jackets.
(b) Love.
(c) Bees.
(d) Strawberries.

4. Who is distracted from his story about love by having another drink?
(a) Frank.
(b) Nick.
(c) Ed.
(d) Mel.

5. Where are the characters sitting for the duration of the story?
(a) On a bench.
(b) In chairs.
(c) On a windowsill.
(d) On the floor.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of the following is an example of situational irony?

3. As Carver's story progresses, how do Mel and Terri's attitudes toward each other change?

4. Through which of the following methods does Carver communicate most of the significant aspects of his story?

5. Why does Mel say he would have liked to have been born in medieval times?

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