Nortricyclene copolymers generally have a Formula V: ##STR8## wherein R is as defined above, n is number from about 10 to about 1,000, X is derived from a comonomer selected from the group consisting of the monomers of Formula I and maleic anhydride derivatives of Formula VI: ##STR9## wherein Y is selected from the group consisting of O, N--H, N--OH, N--CO2 C(CH3)3, and NOCO2 C(CH3)3, and m is a n