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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. How does Mattie die?

2. Who is the attorney appointed to be guardian ad litem for Kyra?

3. Mattie tells Mike that she will leave a key for him ___________________.

4. Mike discovers that it was ________________ who was with Jo at the softball game in 1994.

5. What do George and Romeo give Mike as a memento of Mattie's case?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Kyra able to recall vivid details of the Fryeburg County Fair experience she shares with Mike?

2. What are some of the haunting events at Sara Laughs and why won't Mike leave?

3. 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?

4. Why does Mike categorize Elmer Durgin as an ELFF?

5. Why does Mike struggle with the feelings that are growing for Mattie?

6. What horrible acts is Mike driven to commit on Kyra and himself?

7. How does Mike find out about Max's suicide and what is the expected reaction from Mike and Mattie about the death?

8. What decision does Mike make regarding Mattie and their relationship and how do his feelings for her ultimately save his life?

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

10. What does Kyra intuit at the Fryeburg County Fair scenario that Mike does not pick up on?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author used more than one iteration on the theme of loss. Identify at least two examples about loss in the book and explain why the examples support the theme.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of fear. Identify at least two instances about fear in the book. Then, cite examples to support your answers.

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