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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Carol mentions that her building is very __________, which seems to be what Bernie wants to hear.
(a) Boring.
(b) Safe.
(c) Dark.
(d) Exciting.

2. Carol says that she and her half-sister are very close and Bernie says she'd like ______________.
(a) Marty.
(b) Ralph.
(c) Steve.
(d) Joe.

3. Bernie says that as long as Gerry truly ___________ for her, then everything else doesn't matter much.
(a) Makes money.
(b) Watches out.
(c) Pines.
(d) Cares.

4. Bernie asks Carol about where she ____________ as they continue their conversation.
(a) Smokes.
(b) Plays.
(c) Works.
(d) Drinks.

5. "It's a ________ home, you know?" says Carol when she's talking about where she lives.
(a) Real.
(b) New.
(c) Small.
(d) Comfortable.

6. Bernie talks about how he is ___________ when he is talking with Carol in this scene.
(a) Sad.
(b) Happy.
(c) Lucky.
(d) Depressed.

7. Bernie apologizes for speaking __________ when he's speaking with Carol in this scene.
(a) Honestly.
(b) Crudely.
(c) Quietly.
(d) Loudly.

8. Carol admits she thinks Gerry is a little ______________ of her, as she is talking with Bernie.
(a) Frightened.
(b) Depressed.
(c) Version.
(d) Bored.

9. What is Carol's last name according to the notes at the start of the play?
(a) Jones.
(b) Smith.
(c) Rogers.
(d) Mindler.

10. What is the name of Bernie's second wife, according to his admission about her sibling(s)?
(a) Ruth.
(b) Mary.
(c) Donna.
(d) Leslie.

11. Who makes Carol's apartment seem cramped from time to time, according to Carol?
(a) Her bike.
(b) Book.
(c) Gerry's kids.
(d) The size.

12. What did Bernie lose when he was an alcoholic in the past, according to his own admission?
(a) Driver's license.
(b) Son.
(c) Wife.
(d) Car.

13. What was Bernie's nickname when he was in the army, though he doesn't remember why he was called that?
(a) Bruno.
(b) Butch.
(c) Billy.
(d) Bob.

14. What does the acronym VA stand for when it is mentioned in this opening scene of the play?
(a) Valley Administration.
(b) Veterans Administration.
(c) Vietnam Association.
(d) Volleyball Association.

15. What does Gerry have in the home, according to Carol as she is describing her home?
(a) Bookshelf.
(b) Bathroom.
(c) Study.
(d) Garage.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Bernie's reaction to the fact that Carol thinks he can do better than the job he currently has?

2. What does Bernie say he looks at all the time to remember the good old days?

3. Who did Bernie once chew out because he believed this person wasn't giving him the respect he deserved?

4. Who does Carol currently live with, according to her own admission in this scene of the play?

5. Bernie comments that men are generally frightened of _________ women.

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