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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Bernie suggest he and Carol go look at like they did when they were younger?
(a) Cars.
(b) Locomotives.
(c) Horses.
(d) Books.

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

3. Who does Bernie say that Carol would have liked and whose house he went to up in Provincetown?
(a) Kenny Gill.
(b) Steve Smith.
(c) Terrence Rodney.
(d) Luigi Jones.

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

5. Bernie points out that the engraver could not ______________, which is why the engraving is wrong.
(a) Read his handwriting.
(b) Make a change.
(c) Hold his hand steady.
(d) Hear too well.

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

7. Carol says that she wants to get _________________ Bernie better.
(a) Therapy to understand.
(b) Gerry to talk to.
(c) To know.
(d) Food and communication with.

8. When Bernie finds out that Gerry fought in a war, what does he ask Carol if Gerry does?
(a) Talk about it.
(b) Have nightmares.
(c) Drink.
(d) Go to the VA.

9. Bernie tries to explain his question to Carol: "Not that I was sure how you'd feel about _____________..."
(a) Everything.
(b) Knowing me.
(c) Learning about me.
(d) Seeing me.

10. What does Carol admit when Bernie begins to grow impatient about the reason behind Carol's sudden appearance?
(a) I heard you were sick.
(b) I needed more.
(c) I felt lonely.
(d) I wanted to know you.

11. Bernie doesn't think that Carol ___________ that he wanted to call her, and he says it doesn't really matter.
(a) Realizes.
(b) Trusts.
(c) Believes.
(d) Understands.

12. What is the most important institution in America, according to Carol, as she shares her feelings with Bernie?
(a) School.
(b) Home.
(c) Work.
(d) Children.

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

14. Bernie points out, "I mean, I could come looking for you after you were _______________."
(a) Married.
(b) Sick.
(c) Twenty-one.
(d) A teacher.

15. When is Carol's birthday, according to Bernie?
(a) February 4th.
(b) September 15th.
(c) February 6th.
(d) March 10th.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bernie say when Carol explains to Bernie her thoughts about her history?

2. Bernie is quick to tell Carol that it's not that he is ___________ Carol.

3. Spending time in __________ reminded Bernie that sometimes the present is all that's important.

4. In this scene, Bernie makes the joke that he found the gift for Carol ____________.

5. Bernie: "What I want to know is why all of a sudden you come ____________."

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