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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Bernie talks about how his ___________ got along for awhile, but that didn't end up lasting.

2. Bernie shrugs off the ____________ of the previous scene and continues with the conversation.

3. "It's a ________ home, you know?" says Carol when she's talking about where she lives.

4. What does Bernie want to know about Carol's place? Bernie: "You got a ____________?"

5. Who admits they quit smoking a few years ago so they know how hard it is to do so?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Carol say has affected her marriage, in her opinion, when she talks with Bernie?

2. What does Carol have to say about Bernie's apartment when she is standing in it during this scene?

3. Why did Bernie get fired from the phone company, according to the story Bernie relates at the start of the chapter?

4. What did Bernie get for Carol as he presents the gift to her at the start of the scene?

5. What does Bernie admit about how he felt after Carol and her mother left?

6. What is the joke that Bernie makes about the gift he presents to Carol in this scene?

7. What does Bernie reveal about Carol's other siblings who came after her mother and father divorced?

8. Who is the other person besides himself that took care of Bernie, according to Bernie's recollection?

9. How long has Bernie lived in his current apartment, according to his admission to Carol?

10. What does Bernie admit about his other son when he talks about him with Carol?

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

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

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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