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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the date that's engraved on the gift that Bernie gives to Carol?

3. What does Bernie suggest he and Carol do that they used to do when she was a child?

4. Bernie points out that the engraver could not ______________, which is why the engraving is wrong.

5. Where was Bernie working when he tells the story to Carol during this scene?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Bernie shares a story about how he crashed his car once night when drinking.

Part 1: Why do you think Bernie decided to tell Carol this story?

Part 2: Do you think it was a good idea for Bernie to tell Carol this story about the car?

Part 3: What does this story about the accident with the car tell the viewer or the reader about Bernie?

Essay Topic 2

Carol points out that AA helped her track down her father, though it would seem that AA would try to keep their members anonymous.

Part 1: Why do you think AA would have helped Carol find her father?

Part 2: If someone had found you through AA, how might you have reacted? Why?

Part 3: Do you think anonymity is important to those in AA? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

The army memorabilia makes Carol smile as she thinks of her father as a hero figure.

Part 1: Why do you think Carol can still think of her father as a hero figure?

Part 2: Do you think it's impressive that Carol's father was in the army? Why or why not?

Part 3: How do you think Carol wanted her dad to be when she was growing up?

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