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

Short Answer Questions

1. Bernie asks Carol if she minds if he gets ___________ for a second.

2. What does Bernie suggest he and Carol do that they used to do when she was a child?

3. What does Carol admit when Bernie begins to grow impatient about the reason behind Carol's sudden appearance?

4. What does Bernie say that he wanted to invite Steve in for when he wakes up the next day?

5. What is the date that's engraved on the gift that Bernie gives to Carol?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Carol and Bernie finally admit to being nervous to see each other when they first planned their time together.

Part 1: Do you think it's normal to be nervous when meeting someone who is basically a stranger?

Part 2: Would you have been nervous if you were in Carol or Bernie's shoes? Why or why not?

Part 3: Do you think it would have been a bad thing if neither person had been nervous? Why or why not?

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?

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