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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. Who warns Mike about stirring things up in town?

2. What do the alphabet magnets spell out on the refrigerator when Mike returns home from giving his deposition?

3. What does Mike note about the refrigerator magnets when he comes inside after a swim?

4. What medication does Mike give to Kyra?

5. What does Mike struggle to get into at the beginning of Chapter 27?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who does John Storrow invite to an impromptu party after hearing the good news about Mattie's inheritance?

2. In what way do Max and Rogette terrorize Mike after his sensory experience regarding the young Negro boy?

3. Describe Mike's experience of "time travel" at the Fryeburg County Fair in 1900.

4. What does Bill tell Mike about why people don't like Mike's being back in the area?

5. What does Mattie fear that Max will do if he cannot win custody of Kyra?

6. What question does Kyra ask Mike at the party that is so poignant later on?

7. What does Durgin try to get Mike to admit in a deposition?

8. What does Mike learn about the deaths of Sara and Kito and why does Jo urge him back to Sara Laughs after he has poured the lye over the bones?

9. In what way does Mike offer to help Mattie after she loses her job?

10. What does Frank tell Mike about being with Jo at Sara Laughs shortly before she died?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the significance of the book's title. What does the author mean by calling it simply BAG OF BONES? What is he trying to emphasize with this emphatic style? Suggest three alternate titles for this book with supporting rationale for each.

Essay Topic 2

Grief takes on an almost human persona in this book. What are some examples of grief? What is this literary technique called? Cite examples that support this position.

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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