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

Short Answer Questions

1. Bernie says that he was asked to come into work to cover for someone who ____________, but he turned it down.

2. Bernie admits that he missed Carol like ______________ when he left her and her mother.

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

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

5. Bernie says it's important that she and he ___________ each other as they are now.

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

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

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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