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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 words does Mike hear recorded on the dictation machine?

2. Where does Mike decide to have lunch in town?

3. Who helps Mike with Johanna's funeral arrangements?

4. Bill tells Mike that he was at the cabin when Johanna received a shipment of _______________.

5. What is the name of the place the local people call a country club?

Short Essay Questions

1. When do Mike's nightmares begin?

2. Who is John Storrow and what is his role in Mike's life?

3. Why does Mike think that there must not be a connection between Mattie and Max Devore, a wealthy man in the area?

4. Why is the completion of his novel a month after Johanna's death the event that drives home the fact that she will not be coming back?

5. What does Mike send his editor who pushes for the completion of his fourth book?

6. Who is Bill Dean and what role does he serve in Mike's life?

7. Describe Mike's first encounter and communication with a spirit in the house.

8. Where does Mike go on his first vacation without Jo and what realization does he come to there?

9. What does Mattie tell Mike is the reason she is in such a good mood after talking to John Storrow?

10. Why is Mike so moved by all that has happened to him since he has returned to Sara Laughs?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the concept of loneliness as it exhibits in the book. Explain the methods and attempts to overcome it.

Essay Topic 2

There are several events of foreshadowing in BAG OF BONES. Define foreshadowing. Cite at least two situations in the story that serve as foreshadowing.

Essay Topic 3

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of truth. Identify at least two instances about pride in the book and then cite examples to support your answer.

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