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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. Nola's family's business was ________________.

2. After what event had the person in #127 written the letter?

3. What would be Bruce's biggest reason for staying in Salt Lake City?

4. What complicates Bruce's post-college decision?

5. Whose wedding to Bruce and Nola plan to attend?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the contents of the box saved by Aunt Margaret?

2. What does the author reveal about the way Chet had died?

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

4. What did Bruce do when it became apparent that Bailey was hitting on Nola?

5. What game did the couples play when Bruce and Nola accompanied Bailey and his girlfriend to a cabin one weekend?

6. What does Bruce recall about spending time at the Mulders' home?

7. What were the circumstances that prompted Bruce to go to law school?

8. What had Bruce thought about Nola's family members?

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

10. How does Bruce feel that he is above Nola's family members?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the setting at the beginning of the novel. Does the author paint a complete picture for the reader? What, if anything, is missing?

Essay Topic 2

At the core of RECAPITULATION is the study of a father and son relationship. Define the relationship between Bruce and his father. Why was it so combative? What long-term effect did the relationship have on Bruce's life? How does Bruce come to terms with this primary relationship?

Essay Topic 3

Bruce spends some alone time throughout the novel to contemplate his life. What does he think about? What conclusions does he arrive at? Explain why he is in a contemplative mood at this point in time.

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