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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mel say would happen if any of the main characters died?
(a) All of the characters' ideas about love would change drastically.
(b) Their partner would grieve and would then search for a new partner.
(c) The other couple would take their partner in as part of the family.
(d) Their partner would die also.

2. What is Mel's profession?
(a) Artist.
(b) Marriage counselor.
(c) Chef.
(d) Cardiologist.

3. Who ends up going to get the snacks?
(a) Terri.
(b) Nick.
(c) Laura.
(d) No one.

4. Who suggests that the group go to dinner?
(a) Terri.
(b) Mel.
(c) Nick.
(d) Laura.

5. What can the narrator hear near the end of the story?
(a) A childhood song.
(b) A fire burning.
(c) Wine being poured.
(d) Everyone's heartbeats.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What reason does Terri give for her ex-boyfriend trying to kill her?

4. Who says that Terri's ex-boyfriend is so inept that he can't even kill himself properly?

5. Why does Mel hope his ex-wife will get injured?

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