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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How many years had Bernie worked at the job from which he was fired in this play?

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

5. How much time did Bernie spend in jail, that he admits to in this scene?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Carol makes the statement that she thinks coming from a broken home has affected her marriage.

Part 1: Do you agree that Carol came from a broken home? Why or why not?

Part 2: Why do you think a broken home might lead to a broken marriage?

Part 3: How do you think the broken home history of Carol has affected her marriage?

Essay Topic 2

Like a father, Bernie points out that Carol smokes too much and that she should quit because he did.

Part 1: Do you think that being a father is something that comes naturally? Why or why not?

Part 2: How do you think you would have reacted if Bernie had told you to stop a longtime habit of yours?

Part 3: Why do you think Bernie felt the need to tell Carol what to do?

Essay Topic 3

Carol admits that she's been lonely and that's why she's tried to track down Bernie.

Part 1: Why do you think Carol is suddenly lonely in her life?

Part 2: Do you think that Carol should have handled her loneliness by reaching out to a father she's never really known? Why or why not?

Part 3: How do you handle loneliness? What do you do to make yourself feel better?

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