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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was Bruce unable to take the woman in #62 to her room one evening?
(a) The woman would not allow it.
(b) He had an emergency call at the hospital.
(c) The elevator attendant would not allow it.
(d) It was late and he had an early wake-up call.

2. What does Bruce do before going upstairs at the funeral home?
(a) Cries.
(b) Views his aunt's body.
(c) Makes some notes for the obituary.
(d) Makes some phone calls.

3. What does Bruce find amusing about the location in #6?
(a) It is open all night.
(b) It has extended happy hour.
(c) It has a quirky name.
(d) It was the home of some friends long ago.

4. Bruce's father places his desire to break the law above ____________________.
(a) his love for his family.
(b) his core values.
(c) his community reputation.
(d) his religious beliefs.

5. What is Bruce's marital status?
(a) Single.
(b) Divorced.
(c) Separated.
(d) Married.

Short Answer Questions

1. Bruce drives by a _______________ and recalls a girl he used to date who worked there.

2. In addition to the person in #19, who else would Bruce like to see on this trip?

3. How does Bruce characterize Jack Bailey's interactions with women?

4. What is Bruce's father's nickname?

5. Who does Bruce stand behind in line after work one night?

Short Essay Questions

1. What were Bruce's school years like?

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

3. What was the importance of the tennis club in Bruce's life?

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

5. What is the premise of RECAPITULATION?

6. What does Bruce find amusing about the building the funeral home is housed in?

7. How did Bruce come to join the tennis club?

8. What happens when the girl's boyfriend realizes that Bruce has gotten fresh with her?

9. Describe the situation in which Bruce touches a girl's breast for the first time.

10. What is the symbolism of the cabbage that Bruce steals?

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