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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is a connotation of the word 'heart'?
(a) A geometrical shape usually given on Valentine's Day.
(b) The organ responsible for moving blood around the body.
(c) The center of something.
(d) Emotions and memories connected to loving and feeling.

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

3. Which of the following is an important theme in the story?
(a) Drinking.
(b) Crying.
(c) Laughing.
(d) Telling the truth.

4. What is the relationship between Terri and Nick?
(a) Co-workers.
(b) Cousins.
(c) Friends.
(d) Siblings.

5. Who asks Mel to continue the story of the old couple?
(a) Mel.
(b) Laura.
(c) Nick.
(d) Terri.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does Terri's ex-boyfriend live after his final suicide attempt?

2. Who threatens to kill Mel?

3. Who tells the story of the old couple?

4. Who shakes the empty beverage container at Mel?

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

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