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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Bernie say that he wanted to invite Steve in for when he wakes up the next day?

3. Bernie asks Carol if she minds if he gets ___________ for a second.

4. What happens to cause the wreck with the car, according to the story of Bernie?

5. What doesn't Carol want to be with Bernie, as she admits in this scene?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Carol points out that AA helped her track down her father, though it would seem that AA would try to keep their members anonymous.

Part 1: Why do you think AA would have helped Carol find her father?

Part 2: If someone had found you through AA, how might you have reacted? Why?

Part 3: Do you think anonymity is important to those in AA? Why or why not?

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

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?

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