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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. At what university is Bruce offered a fellowship?

2. Why was Chet's annulled marriage renewed?

3. What kind of girl does Bruce think Nola was?

4. Why did Bailey conspire to make Nola lose at the card game?

5. Nola's family could be called ___________.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. How did Nola avoid having sex with Bruce in the cabin that weekend?

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

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

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

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

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

Project into the future ten years and write a brief synopsis for Bruce's life. Be sure to include emotional states as well as physical characteristics, geographic locations, work, hobbies, and socialization. Will he ever return to Salt Lake City?

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

The theme of the passage of time will be an important one in the novel. How does the author begin to build this theme? Give examples of the passage of time throughout the book.

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