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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 favor does Mattie ask of Mike?

2. For what reason does John Storrow admonish Mike when he calls?

3. How old was Mike when he had a high temperature from the measles and hallucinated?

4. What does Mike notice when he goes into the bathroom to take a shower after his wild night of hallucinations?

5. Where does Mike decide to go on a vacation?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Max Devore's purpose for calling Mike at home on the Fourth of July?

2. Does Mike's nightmare of arriving at Sara Laughs come true when Mike finally does arrive at the cottage?

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

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

5. What made Max file for custody of Kyra?

6. Why does Bill Dean advise Mike to stay away from Mattie?

7. What disturbing sound does Mike hear in his house during the night?

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

9. What makes Mike realize that he must return to Sara Laughs?

10. In what state of mind does Mike bring the Selectric typewriter to his office and what does he think is the reason?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Stephen King is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphor, and irony. Briefly describe them and identify the technique which they embody.

Essay Topic 3

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

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