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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Bernie welcomes ______________ in his apartment at the start of the play.
(a) Carol.
(b) Gerry.
(c) Julie.
(d) Leslie.

2. Bernie talks about how his ___________ got along for awhile, but that didn't end up lasting.
(a) Brothers.
(b) Siblings.
(c) Co-workers.
(d) Wives.

3. Bernie begins to share his view on people who talk about living in the ___________ and getting back to nature.
(a) Forest.
(b) City.
(c) Country.
(d) Tress.

4. Bernie says that getting back to nature is the same kind of thing he used to do when he was ___________.
(a) Younger.
(b) Sick.
(c) Married.
(d) A student.

5. Bernie notes that he is not Carol's __________ father, but her father, the ex-drunk.
(a) Fantasy.
(b) True.
(c) Hero.
(d) Pious.

6. Where was Bernie once stationed that Carol reveals she once visited as well?
(a) England.
(b) Spain.
(c) Germany.
(d) France.

7. Bernie says that if he were a ______________, he'd offer her a drink when she came in the door.
(a) Woman.
(b) Good host.
(c) Drinker.
(d) Maid.

8. Bernie asks Carol about where she ____________ as they continue their conversation.
(a) Plays.
(b) Works.
(c) Drinks.
(d) Smokes.

9. Bernie thinks that when he was younger, he was a lousy ____________, a drinker, and someone who just got into debt.
(a) Lover.
(b) Husband.
(c) Human being.
(d) Father.

10. Carol and Bernie both admit to being ____________ about seeing each other.
(a) Angry.
(b) Nervous.
(c) Hesitant.
(d) Excited.

11. Bernie curses and says that Carol hasn't even been to the ____________ where he works.
(a) Restaurant.
(b) Company.
(c) Truck.
(d) Office.

12. Carol used to think her father was the ____________ man she ever met in her life.
(a) Strongest.
(b) Handsomest.
(c) Tallest.
(d) Bravest.

13. Carol mentions that her building is very __________, which seems to be what Bernie wants to hear.
(a) Boring.
(b) Dark.
(c) Exciting.
(d) Safe.

14. Who still goes to church, according to the conversation at the start of the play?
(a) Gerry.
(b) Bernie.
(c) Mary.
(d) Carol.

15. Carol ___________ about agreeing with the idea that she is happy at her job.
(a) Cries.
(b) Confirms.
(c) Laughs.
(d) Hesitates.

Short Answer Questions

1. Carol and Bernie talk about how neither of them goes to ____________ anymore, and that they might want to start again.

2. Bernie describes his younger years and times as ways of getting __________.

3. Bernie talks about how he is ___________ when he is talking with Carol in this scene.

4. What was Bernie's position when he was in the army, though he says those in this position don't generally last long?

5. Carol admits she thinks Gerry is a little ______________ of her, as she is talking with Bernie.

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