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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Carol used to go into Mike's for once in awhile when Bernie used to be in there often?

2. Bernie used to drive into Boston and go out to ______________ with Alex, according to the story.

3. Bernie tells Carol that he wanted to call her on the day she turned ____________.

4. What war does Carol mention that Gerry once fought in as she and Bernie continue to talk?

5. What does Bernie suggest he and Carol go look at like they did when they were younger?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Bernie explains that everyone used to drink on the phone company job every now and then.

Part 1: Why do you think Bernie tells Carol that everyone used to drink where he worked?

Part 2: Does the fact that everyone else drank excuse Bernie's behavior? Why or why not?

Part 3: How might Bernie's life have turned out if that accident hadn't happened?

Essay Topic 2

Carol and Bernie finally admit to being nervous to see each other when they first planned their time together.

Part 1: Do you think it's normal to be nervous when meeting someone who is basically a stranger?

Part 2: Would you have been nervous if you were in Carol or Bernie's shoes? Why or why not?

Part 3: Do you think it would have been a bad thing if neither person had been nervous? Why or why not?

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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