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

Short Answer Questions

1. Carol asks Bernie if he agrees that she is _____________ the things she wants from him.

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

3. Carol points out that she wants a ___________ with war stories and everything.

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

5. What is the final reason why Carol says that she wanted to come to see Bernie at this point?

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

Carol slowly reveals details about her life with Gerry as she is talking to her father.

Part 1: Why do you think Carol decides to talk about Gerry so quickly?

Part 2: Do you think Carol and Gerry have a good relationship? Why or why not?

Part 3: Do you think you would have talked about your spouse with a father you just met? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Carol is insistent that Bernie be her father and not her friend. She wants him to be a hero in her eyes.

Part 1: Why do you think being friends with Bernie would not be a good idea for Carol?

Part 2: Why do you think Carol wants Bernie to be a father for her?

Part 3: Do you think that older adult children and their parents can be parent and child again? Why or why not?

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