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

Short Answer Questions

1. Bernie points out that he's not asking Carol to ___________ when he talks about how angry he was.

2. Bernie doesn't think that Carol ___________ that he wanted to call her, and he says it doesn't really matter.

3. Bernie is quick to tell Carol that it's not that he is ___________ Carol.

4. When they finally pulled Bernie's ____________, that was it for his job.

5. Spending time in __________ reminded Bernie that sometimes the present is all that's important.

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

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 3

Bernie suggests that he and Carol go for a walk, like they did when she was a child.

Part 1: Why do you think that Bernie is suddenly sentimental?

Part 2: Do you think a father and daughter can ever recapture the way things were? Why or why not?

Part 3: Do you think Bernie and Carol will create a relationship? Why or why not?

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