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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. "It's a ________ home, you know?" says Carol when she's talking about where she lives.

2. What does Carol say she wants when Bernie asks her what she wants by coming to see him?

3. Who admits they quit smoking a few years ago so they know how hard it is to do so?

4. Bernie asks Carol about where she ____________ as they continue their conversation.

5. Carol says that she and her half-sister are very close and Bernie says she'd like ______________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Bernie say when Carol asks him if he is working that night during this scene?

2. What does Bernie think of people who talk about living in the country, according to his own admission?

3. How did Carol find Bernie, according to her when she and Bernie are talking in his apartment?

4. What does Carol say that she wants, and what she doesn't want, from Bernie in their relationship?

5. Why can't Bernie quite understand why he got fired from his phone company job?

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

7. What is another reason Carol gives for wanting to see and to talk with Bernie?

8. Who is the other person besides himself that took care of Bernie, according to Bernie's recollection?

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

10. What are some of the things Bernie says make him a happy man in his life?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Bernie wants to know what Carol's intentions are for talking with him and being interested in his life.

Part 1: Why do you think Carol suddenly wants to know more about her father?

Part 2: Do you think you would want to know more about a father who'd been out of your life? Why or why not?

Part 3: Why do you think Bernie is suspicious of Carol's intentions?

Essay Topic 2

Bernie defines himself as a happy man with a good job and good friends.

Part 1: How do you define the idea of a good life?

Part 2: Do you think that Bernie is happy with his life? Why or why not?

Part 3: Why do you think Bernie told Carol that he has a happy life?

Essay Topic 3

Carol slowly reveals details about her life with Gerry as she is talking to her father.

Part 1: Why do you think Carol decides to talk about Gerry so quickly?

Part 2: Do you think Carol and Gerry have a good relationship? Why or why not?

Part 3: Do you think you would have talked about your spouse with a father you just met? Why or why not?

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