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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Mel wish to talk with on the phone?
(a) His parents.
(b) His children.
(c) His ex-wife.
(d) No one.

2. What does Nick do as a sign of romantic love?
(a) Kisses his wife's hand.
(b) Recites poetry.
(c) Writes a love song.
(d) Gives his wife a rose.

3. Who claims that abusive behavior is not love?
(a) Mel.
(b) Terri.
(c) Ed.
(d) Nick.

4. Which character claims that no one really knows about love, because "everyone is really just a beginner"?
(a) Laura.
(b) Mel.
(c) Ed.
(d) Nick.

5. Which of the characters is clearly an alcoholic?
(a) Mel.
(b) Terri.
(c) Laura.
(d) Nick.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do the old couple move to?

2. "What We Talk About When We Talk About Love" is a(n) ________ story of ____________ couples.

3. What reason does the character give for asking for something to eat before dinner?

4. Who notes that the characters "are all from someplace else"?

5. What happens at the end of the story?

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