View a FREE sample

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Bernie says that getting back to nature is the same kind of thing he used to do when he was ___________.

2. How old is Carol when this play is taking place, according to the notes at the start of the play?

3. __________ says that no one is going to take care of them so they need to do it themselves.

4. Who did the legwork in order to allow for the meeting between Carol and Bernie?

5. _____________ says that he would have recognized her anywhere at the start of the play.

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Bernie say when Carol asks Bernie if he feels she is entitled to having a father in her life?

2. What has reminded Bernie of the idea that the present is more important than the past or the future?

3. What does Bernie say when Carol compliments him on how he looks as they meet for one of the first times?

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

5. What does Bernie think of people who talk about living in the country, according to his own admission?

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

7. What does Carol admit to Bernie as being the reason why she wanted to talk with him?

8. What is Bernie doing in the picture that Carol is looking at when the scene opens?

9. What are Carol and Gerry talking about, that she shares with Bernie as they are talking together?

10. What do Carol and Bernie both admit to each other when they talk at the start of this scene?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

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 has never given anyone jewelry until he gives the bracelet to Carol.

Part 1: Why do you think Bernie decided that Carol should get a bracelet?

Part 2: Do you think that Bernie should have given Carol a bracelet? Why or why not?

Part 3: What do you think Bernie wants from Carol? Why?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 683 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample