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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 was the nature of the relationship between Bruce and the person in #105?

2. Who had written the letter Bruce picks out of the box?

3. In what field would Bruce be continuing his education?

4. What does Bruce recall about himself as a youth?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a brief character study of Mrs. Mason. What does she look like? What are her positive personality traits? What are some of her negative characteristics? What are her hopes and fears? What motivates her during her lifetime?

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

Memories take on an almost human persona in this story. What is this literary technique called? Cite examples that support this position.

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