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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Bernie points out that you have to be where you are, while you're there or you're ____________.
(a) Dead.
(b) Nowhere.
(c) Worthless.
(d) Doomed.

2. Bernie and Carol discuss the ___________, saying that they should get going.
(a) Weather.
(b) Train schedule.
(c) Sports teams.
(d) Bus times.

3. Bernie says that he was asked to come into work to cover for someone who ____________, but he turned it down.
(a) Was sick.
(b) Was having a baby.
(c) He hated.
(d) Had a family emergency.

4. Bernie doesn't want Carol to hold onto the ______________ in any way.
(a) Mistakes.
(b) Past.
(c) Truth.
(d) Criminal record.

5. What does Carol say about the gift she receives from Bernie in this scene?
(a) It's too much.
(b) It's a treasure.
(c) It's cheap.
(d) It's beautiful.

6. Bernie says that _________ are more important than ideas, anyway, as he's trying to explain himself.
(a) Visits.
(b) Actions.
(c) Gifts.
(d) Promises.

7. Carol asks Bernie if he agrees that she is _____________ the things she wants from him.
(a) Worthy of.
(b) Entitled to
(c) Ready for.
(d) Good for.

8. When they finally pulled Bernie's ____________, that was it for his job.
(a) Blood alcohol level.
(b) Clearance.
(c) Stitches out.
(d) License.

9. In the beginning of this scene, Bernie points out that he cannot work for the _____________ anymore.
(a) School.
(b) Phone Company.
(c) Phone center.
(d) Restaurant.

10. What did Bernie do that he didn't think twice about because he had a good work record?
(a) Steal a book.
(b) Call in sick.
(c) Drink in the car.
(d) Ask for a pay raise.

11. Carol says that ________ thinks it would be a good idea if they all went to dinner together.
(a) Gerry.
(b) Ruth.
(c) Her therapist.
(d) Barbara.

12. What is helping to ensure that Bernie is doing okay with the money he's making at the time of the story?
(a) Change on the street.
(b) Recycling cans.
(c) An inheritance.
(d) Disability.

13. Bernie is quick to tell Carol that it's not that he is ___________ Carol.
(a) Angry at.
(b) Bored with.
(c) Untrusting of.
(d) Criticizing.

14. What does Bernie say that he wanted to invite Steve in for when he wakes up the next day?
(a) Cigarette.
(b) Marijuana.
(c) Coffee.
(d) A job offer.

15. Where did Bernie's boss go in order to try to get his dismissal reversed, even though he was unsuccessful?
(a) New York.
(b) Copperstown.
(c) Providence.
(d) Boston.

Short Answer Questions

1. Bernie apologizes that the ______________ on the gift is wrong. That was not his intention.

2. When Bernie finds out that Gerry fought in a war, what does he ask Carol if Gerry does?

3. Carol says that coming from a ____________ is what has caused troubles in her life with Gerry.

4. Carol asks Bernie if he is _______________ the night that she and he finally get to talk.

5. What war does Carol mention that Gerry once fought in as she and Bernie continue to talk?

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