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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why might point of view play a role in how Mel's relationship is perceived by the reader?
(a) The narrator is neutral toward Mel's relationship, allowing for free interpretation by the reader.
(b) Point of view does not play a significant role in the story.
(c) The narrator may feel negatively toward Mel's relationship, thereby influencing the reader's opinion.
(d) The story is told from Mel's point of view, so the reader only understands his relationship.

2. Who can be said to be Mel's foil in this story?
(a) Terri.
(b) Laura.
(c) Nick.
(d) Ed.

3. Which character is encouraged by the end of the story?
(a) No one.
(b) Terri.
(c) Laura.
(d) Mel.

4. How is the temperature of the area the group is sitting in described?
(a) Tolerable.
(b) Frigid.
(c) Oppressive.
(d) Warm.

5. Why does Mel's behavior worsen throughout the story?
(a) He is humbled by the narrator.
(b) He likes the moonlight.
(c) He likes the sun coming in through the window.
(d) He drinks more and more.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the first one to turn on a light?

2. What happens at the end of the story?

3. What sort of love does Mel have trouble understanding?

4. What hits the old couple's car?

5. Which of the following is used as a symbol of lack of inhibition in the story?

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