CLEAN : US Voices of the Campaign: Bernies old school friend

The speaker recounts knowing Bernie Sanders from their time at Madison and Brooklyn College. Bernie was a talented runner and a decent student, accepted to the University of Chicago but chose Brooklyn College due to his mother's illness. The speaker describes Bernie as easygoing in college but now driven, believing in his political potential and agreeing with his views.

What sport did Bernie Sanders excel in during his early years?

• Basketball

• Track and Field

• Soccer

• Swimming

Why did Bernie Sanders choose to attend Brooklyn College instead of the University of Chicago?

• His mother fell ill, prompting him to stay closer to home.

• He received a better scholarship from Brooklyn College.

• He preferred the courses offered at Brooklyn College.

• He wanted to be with his friends who were attending Brooklyn College.

How did the narrator describe Bernie's personality during their college years?

• Very serious and focused

• Introverted and shy

• Easygoing and relaxed

• Highly competitive

What change in Bernie's personality does the narrator note in the present day?

• He is more concerned about his grades.

• He has become more easygoing.

• He is now more driven and focused.

• He has become less interested in politics.

What is the narrator's opinion on Bernie's political ideas?

• He agrees with some of them.

• He disagrees with most of them.

• He agrees with almost all of them.

• He is indifferent to them.