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

Short Answer Questions

1. Aunt Raylene tells Bone that she's going to be tall. In Chapter 14, Bone doesn't want to be tall, she wants to be what?

2. What is the only story the children act out that they use Bone's cap for?

3. Who drives around at night, looking for Glen in order to kill him?

4. Another Boatwright dies in Chapter 18. Who dies?

5. What book does Bone mention in Chapter 16 that is from Aunt Raylene?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When Ruth dies, Mama cries that Ruth's worth was measured by having babies and that Mama's love was never enough for Ruth. Is Bone's love enough for Mama? Why or why not? Explain your answer.

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

Bone says that "things come apart so easily when they have been held together with lies." What are the results when the relatives learn of Bone's physical abuse? Ultimately, is it a good or bad thing? If it had not happened, would Bone have been raped or not? Explain your answer.

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