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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What treasure do Bone and her cousins find in the river in Chapter 12?

2. While Bone is working for her aunt, where does Reese spend her afternoons?

3. Who does Deedee say she's seen three times?

4. Mama is silent and Reese is angry in Chapter 18. Who does Bone blame for this?

5. The special item that Bone fishes out of the river is carried home in a sack along with what?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Bone and Reese. Why does Glen choose to abuse Bone, but not Reese? With Bone out of the picture at the end of the book, do you think Glen will change? Will he start abusing Reese?

Essay Topic 2

Fantasy becomes an important part Bone's life. Choose three uses of fantasy, and describe how they help Bone cope with her situation.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the five Boatwright sisters: Anney, Raylene, Alma, Carr, and Ruth. Who is the most different and why? Describe the relationship between the five women as children and as adults.

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