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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 that you have to be where you are, while you're there or you're ____________.
2. Bernie says that he was asked to come into work to cover for someone who ____________, but he turned it down.
3. What does Bernie say when Carol explains to Bernie her thoughts about her history?
4. Bernie points out that the engraver could not ______________, which is why the engraving is wrong.
5. Bernie: "What I want to know is why all of a sudden you come ____________."
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Bernie defines himself as a happy man with a good job and good friends.
Part 1: How do you define the idea of a good life?
Part 2: Do you think that Bernie is happy with his life? Why or why not?
Part 3: Why do you think Bernie told Carol that he has a happy life?
Essay Topic 2
The army memorabilia makes Carol smile as she thinks of her father as a hero figure.
Part 1: Why do you think Carol can still think of her father as a hero figure?
Part 2: Do you think it's impressive that Carol's father was in the army? Why or why not?
Part 3: How do you think Carol wanted her dad to be when she was growing up?
Essay Topic 3
Bernie wants to know what Carol's intentions are for talking with him and being interested in his life.
Part 1: Why do you think Carol suddenly wants to know more about her father?
Part 2: Do you think you would want to know more about a father who'd been out of your life? Why or why not?
Part 3: Why do you think Bernie is suspicious of Carol's intentions?
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