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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, "What's ____________isn't going nowhere."

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

3. When Bernie finds out that Gerry fought in a war, what does he ask Carol if Gerry does?

4. What does Carol admit when Bernie begins to grow impatient about the reason behind Carol's sudden appearance?

5. Bernie admits he was mad at _____________ for a long time after the divorce took place.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Bernie points out that everything has a price, even happiness, as he talks to Carol during their visit.

Part 1: Do you agree that everything has a price? Why or why not?

Part 2: Do you think happiness should come with a price tag? Why or why not?

Part 3: What do you think Bernie is trying to tell Carol about happiness? And 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 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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