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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Carol ask Bernie for when they are discussing their times near Horace Mann School?

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

3. Jewelry makes the person who receives it feel like they have to ________________.

4. What kind of item does Bernie offer to Carol after she's asked for something from him in #131?

5. Bernie tries to explain his question to Carol: "Not that I was sure how you'd feel about _____________..."

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Bernie lets Carol know that he will do whatever she wants when she isn't sure whether to have dinner with her father by herself or including Gerry.

Part 1: Why do you think Carol is confused about how to eat dinner with her father?

Part 2: Do you think it would be a good idea for Gerry to be at dinner with Carol and her father? Why or why not?

Part 3: Why do you think Bernie wants to do whatever Carol wants to do?

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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