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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Bernie says that if he were still a drinker, Carol probably would not______________.
(a) Be alive.
(b) Have to come over.
(c) Have been there.
(d) Recognize him.

2. What does Carol say she wants when Bernie asks her what she wants by coming to see him?
(a) Money.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Peace.
(d) To get to know him.

3. Who else is a smoker, according to the scene in which Carol and Bernie are talking?
(a) Bernie.
(b) Ruth.
(c) Gerry.
(d) Leslie.

4. Where did a good friend get Bernie a job, which helped him to be taken care of for once in his life?
(a) Data entry company.
(b) Liquor store.
(c) Restaurant.
(d) Phone company.

5. What is Bernie's last name according to the notes at the start of the play?
(a) Cary.
(b) Mindler.
(c) Smith.
(d) Rogers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Bernie lose when he was an alcoholic in the past, according to his own admission?

2. Bernie apologizes for speaking __________ when he's speaking with Carol in this scene.

3. Who did Carol used to fantasize her father was when she was a little girl growing up?

4. Bernie tells Carol that she needs to find out about the _________ of the world for herself.

5. Carol ___________ about agreeing with the idea that she is happy at her job.

Short Essay Questions

1. Who decorated Bernie's apartment, according to his own admission when Carol comments on it?

2. What kind of worker did Bernie see himself as when he was working for the phone company?

3. What does Carol say she does for a living at the start of this scene?

4. What does Bernie say when Carol compliments him on how he looks as they meet for one of the first times?

5. What does Carol admit is the source of her current unhappiness in her life?

6. What did Bernie get for Carol as he presents the gift to her at the start of the scene?

7. What is the story behind Carol finally being able to find Bernie where he's living now?

8. What does Bernie admit about his other son when he talks about him with Carol?

9. Why does Bernie consider Carol to be lucky in her life as the two are talking with each other?

10. What does Bernie suggest he and Carol do in order to continue their conversation?

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