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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. Why does this affair especially anger Norman?

2. How does Norman feel about Jim after the affair?

3. Which men does Jim especially pick on in camp?

4. Jim's stories bore Norman to the point of ___________________.

5. How does Jim abuse men?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Norman come to feel about Jim?

2. How does Norman perceive Jim?

3. What happens when Norman returns to college?

4. How does Norman regain some composure after his trying days with Jim?

5. Why is Norman especially annoyed when Jim has an affair with a local woman?

6. What is Jim's wintertime job?

7. What does Jim never eat at breakfast?

8. How is Jim's behavior at dinner?

9. What does Norman observe about Jim's behavior with the other men?

10. What does Norman fear about Jim?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Neal and Paul's alcoholism seem starkly out of place in the pristine region of the Blackfoot River area. Explain the irony of the personal angst set against this breathtaking backdrop. Also explain why personal problems can happen even in the most beautiful of locations.

Essay Topic 2

Norman never does achieve the level of esteem he hopes for from Bill. Does this have anything to do with Norman's choice not to return to Bill's crew the following summer? Or does Norman just want to expand his skill sets by working in a different area? Why would Bill ask Norman to return if he did not like him? Compare and contrast what Bill and Norman were looking for from each other.

Essay Topic 3

Why is Norman drawn to Bill Bell? What is it about Bill's personality and behavior that is appealing? Why do you think Bill is so blase about Norman? Do you think Norman senses this and tries all the harder to impress Bill? Why does Norman need to be liked so much?

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