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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What effect may the alcohol have had on everyone besides Mel?
(a) They may have had a spike in blood sugar.
(b) They may have become more inhibited.
(c) They may have started to feel sick.
(d) They may have realized how ridiculous their ideas are.

2. Where does the story take place?
(a) A parking lot.
(b) Mel's kitchen.
(c) A coffee shop.
(d) Nick's porch.

3. What is the geographic setting for the story?
(a) Bar Harbor.
(b) California.
(c) Albuquerque.
(d) Tucson.

4. Why does Mel's wife want this to happen to his ex-wife?
(a) Because she enjoys Mel's ex-wife's company.
(b) Because she wants to have a place to stay when she and Mel go overseas.
(c) Because she is draining Mel financially and emotionally.
(d) Because she is possessive of Mel.

5. What is the tone of the story as Nick kisses his wife's hand?
(a) Romantic and sweet.
(b) Serious and arcane.
(c) Fast-paced and rushed.
(d) Dull and subdued.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the tone in the beginning of Mel's story about the old couple?

2. What does Terri think of the other couple's relationship?

3. Terri teases the other couple for acting as if:

4. What is Mel's profession?

5. Who does Mel wish to talk with on the phone?

(see the answer key)

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