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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who turns on a light in the room?
(a) Mel.
(b) Terri.
(c) Nick.
(d) No one.

2. What time of day does the story take place?
(a) Mid-morning.
(b) Late night.
(c) Noon.
(d) Late afternoon.

3. What is the cause of the old man's depression?
(a) He is thinking about living the rest of his life as an invalid.
(b) He loses his job.
(c) He can no longer take part in extramarital affairs.
(d) He is unable to see his wife.

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

5. What does Mel suggest after the story is interrupted?
(a) That everyone have a drink and go to dinner.
(b) That everyone pitch in to help cook dinner.
(c) That they stop drinking for awhile.
(d) That everyone go home to bed.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who tells the story of the old couple?

2. Who bumps Nick's knee under the table?

3. What reason does Mel give for drinking?

4. What does Nick do as a sign of romantic love?

5. Who tells Mel that every person is different when it comes to love?

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