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

2. Who had Bruce given the item in #110 to wear?

3. Whose home does Bruce walk to in Part 2, Chapter 1?

4. What did Bruce and Nola hear on the the night they were at the cabin?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Bruce recall about his brother, Chet's, life?

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

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

4. How did Bruce separate himself from his own family in favor of the Mulders?

5. What was the only life Bruce had ever envisioned for his future?

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

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

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

9. Why did Bruce and Nola have few intimate moments together?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Discuss Stegner's writing style. How is he different from other writers of his time? What are some of his characteristic writing techniques? Identify some examples of his classic style in RECAPITULATION.

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