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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 does Bruce wonder as he stands in front of the house?

2. What do Bruce and Nola do when the return to the prom?

3. What disease had stricken Bruce's brother?

4. Why did Joe once shove Bailey into a trash can?

5. What had been the only true aspiration Bruce had for himself?

Short Essay Questions

1. What has Bruce's father done that solidifies Bruce's hatred for him?

2. Other than leaving Nola, what complicated Bruce's decision regarding going to law school?

3. Why does Bruce think more about his time with Nola than Chet when he returned for Chet's funeral?

4. How does Bruce violate his instincts about bringing any friends into their home?

5. How have Bruce's perceptions of Nola changed over the years?

6. What does Bruce recall about Nola's virginity the first time they were intimate?

7. What could account for Bruce's high opinion of himself as a young man?

8. What factors must Bruce weigh in making decisions for his future?

9. What prompts Bruce to ask Nola to marry him?

10. What conclusion does Bruce arrive at regarding Nola's need for a man?

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

Create a brief character study of Joe Mulder. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him during his lifetime?

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study of Mrs. Mason. What does she look like? What are her positive personality traits? What are some of her negative characteristics? What are her hopes and fears? What motivates her during her lifetime?

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