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

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

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

4. Bernie comments that ___________ might be one of those people who actually means it when they go to church.

5. Where was Bernie once stationed that Carol reveals she once visited as well?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. During what holiday does the story Bernie tells in this scene take place as he is sharing the story with Carol?

3. Why has Bernie never given anyone jewelry before this particular day?

4. What does Bernie admit about how he felt after Carol and her mother left?

5. What does Bernie start doing that Carol tells him he doesn't have to do during their visit?

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

7. What does Bernie think Carol will think of his plan to call her when she was younger?

8. What is Bernie's reaction to Carol's comment about him being wasted at the restaurant?

9. What happened after the incident with the telephone pole in the story Bernie shares?

10. Why is the date on the gift incorrect, according to Bernie, when he gives it to Carol?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Bernie has never given anyone jewelry until he gives the bracelet to Carol.

Part 1: Why do you think Bernie decided that Carol should get a bracelet?

Part 2: Do you think that Bernie should have given Carol a bracelet? Why or why not?

Part 3: What do you think Bernie wants from Carol? Why?

Essay Topic 2

The small talk that Bernie and Carol share works to help them both feel polite and comfortable with each other.

Part 1: Why do you think small talk is so important in society?

Part 2: How do you think Bernie and Carol should interact? Or are they doing things 'right' at the beginning?

Part 3: Why do you think people feel they have to be polite about the other's living arrangements?

Essay Topic 3

Bernie tells Carol how attractive she is, again and again, as though he can't believe it.

Part 1: Why do you think Bernie believes it's important to tell Carol she's good looking?

Part 2: How do you think you would have responded if your father from a long time ago told you that you were attractive?

Part 3: How do you think Carol feels about Bernie's compliments? Why?

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