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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. "What We Talk About When We Talk About Love" is a(n) ________ story of ____________ couples.
(a) Non-fiction; divorcing.
(b) Descriptive; mild-mannered.
(c) Short; married.
(d) Abridged; unhappy.

2. The alcohol in the story has a _________________ effect on the characters.
(a) Depressing.
(b) Passionate.
(c) Enlightening.
(d) Animated.

3. Where is Mel when Terri's ex-boyfriend is brought to the hospital?
(a) Unknown.
(b) At the hospital.
(c) At his home with Terri.
(d) At the restaurant.

4. What is dysfunctional about Terri's previous relationship?
(a) Her boyfriend beat her.
(b) They never lived together.
(c) She would help him commit crimes.
(d) They gave away their children.

5. Which of the following describes Terri's reaction to Mel's response to the story of the old couple?
(a) Caustic.
(b) Enraged.
(c) Empathetic.
(d) Fearful.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who claims that abusive behavior is not love?

2. How is the topic of love broached?

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

4. What happens at the end of the story?

5. Which of the following describes the literary device Carver uses when Terri and Mel talk about Terri's past relationship in detail?

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