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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How are the two couples different from other people in a relationship?
(a) They have a better understanding of love.
(b) They are no different.
(c) They have a weaker understanding of love.
(d) They are older than the average couple in love.

2. What effect does the alcohol have on the characters by the end of the story?
(a) The characters are all numb.
(b) The characters become angry with one another.
(c) The characters are all crying.
(d) The characters are all laughing.

3. With whom does Mel appear to be in conflict over the concept of love more than any other character?
(a) Terri.
(b) Laura.
(c) Himself.
(d) Marjorie.

4. How many purposes does the alcohol serve in this story?
(a) Two.
(b) It is unclear.
(c) Five.
(d) None.

5. What does Mel attempt to do to the topic of love?
(a) Make it humorous.
(b) Dissect it.
(c) Talk badly about it.
(d) Avoid it.

Short Answer Questions

1. The alcohol in the story has a _________________ effect on the characters.

2. Which of the following terms refers to the literal definition of 'heart'?

3. Where are the other characters when Mel begins to talk about love?

4. What sort of love does Mel have trouble understanding?

5. Which of the following is the resolution to the story of the old couple?

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