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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 garment is inside the box?

2. Bruce realizes the box was not packed by Aunt Margaret but had been returned to him from _______________.

3. What did Bruce and the girl in #103 do during the intermission at the dance?

4. What restricted the intimate moments between Bruce and Nola?

5. What is Bruce doing as Part 3, Chapter 6 begins?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the author show Bruce's affections for his mother regarding his going to the prom?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Stegner use the literary technique of local color in RECAPITULATION? What elements comprise local color? Give some examples of the local color in Salt Lake City establishments, in the characters, and i the events.

Essay Topic 2

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 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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