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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. What type of business had Bruce's father had which has been replaced by a tall building?

2. Bruce's father places his desire to break the law above ____________________.

3. What job does Bruce recall having when he was a boy?

4. Who taught Bruce to play tennis?

5. How does Bruce get home from his job?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the author show that Joe had been an important part of Bruce's life?

2. What is the nature of Bruce's father's work?

3. Who is Nola and what is her role in Bruce's life?

4. How does Bruce distinguish between Young Bruce and Mature Bruce?

5. Who are the two friends that Bruce recalls as he reminisces about his childhood?

6. What were Bruce's school years like?

7. What two buildings does Bruce see that were important in his father's life?

8. How does the episode of Bruce touching the girl's breast show what a simple time he lived in?

9. Why does Bruce hate his father for his mother's sake?

10. How does the elevator episode show Bruce's feelings for Nola?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Stegner uses beautifully descriptive language in the book to help his readers see his world from his perspective. Without referring to the book, describe Salt Lake City using only your recall of Stegner's descriptions. How do you visualize the city of Salt Lake City now that you have read Stegner's RECAPITULATION?

Essay Topic 2

Memories take on an almost human persona in this story. What is this literary technique called? Cite examples that support this position.

Essay Topic 3

The author uses some important instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an example of foreshadowing.

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