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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Bernie thinks that he and Carol have both been through ___________, so there's no need to understand.
(a) Two lifetimes of junk.
(b) Enough.
(c) Murder.
(d) Drinking binges.

2. What does Bernie say when Carol explains to Bernie her thoughts about her history?
(a) No one cares.
(b) Eh.
(c) You're wrong.
(d) Life goes on.

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

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

5. What did Carol used to go into Mike's for once in awhile when Bernie used to be in there often?
(a) Coffee.
(b) Cigarettes.
(c) Eggs.
(d) Sandwiches.

6. Jewelry makes the person who receives it feel like they have to ________________.
(a) Do whatever the other person wants.
(b) Feel guilty.
(c) Wear it all the time.
(d) Be overly thankful.

7. Bernie compares his anger after the divorce to his anger at the ________________ for not taking care of him.
(a) Government.
(b) Phone company.
(c) Restaurant.
(d) AA sponsor.

8. What profession does Carol say that she had for a time, though she's no longer doing that?
(a) Musician.
(b) Teacher.
(c) Dancer.
(d) Phone worker.

9. In this scene, Bernie makes the joke that he found the gift for Carol ____________.
(a) Under the tree.
(b) At the thrift store.
(c) On the bus.
(d) At Tiffany's.

10. Bernie points out, "What's ____________isn't going nowhere."
(a) Between us.
(b) Around us.
(c) Behind us.
(d) Before us.

11. What is Bernie's response to the admission of Carol in #152?
(a) Really?
(b) No.
(c) Me too.
(d) Oh.

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

13. Then Carol says that she would rather go out to dinner with Bernie _______________.
(a) With Barbara.
(b) On her own.
(c) With a bigger group
(d) With her mother.

14. Bernie asks Carol if she minds if he gets ___________ for a second.
(a) Weepy.
(b) Drunk.
(c) Personal.
(d) Honest.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Bernie says that he was asked to come into work to cover for someone who ____________, but he turned it down.

2. Carol points out that the gift Bernie gives her is real _________, which surprises and delights her.

3. Bernie realizes that he's guessing, but he thinks Carol must have had some kind of _____________ to get her to come to see him.

4. Bernie says that _________ are more important than ideas, anyway, as he's trying to explain himself.

5. When is Carol's birthday, according to Bernie?

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