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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 tries to talk Phoney out of his betting plan in Book 2?

2. Who claims to be a dragon-slayer?

3. What does Thorn find in Fone's backpack?

4. In Chapter 2 what type of creature does Thorn say she does not believe in?

5. Where are the cousins when they find a map?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Fone's first interaction with Thorn like?

2. How does Gran'ma Ben feel about the cow races in Book 2?

3. What does Thorn learn about herself in Book 4, Chapter 3?

4. What is Smiley's role in the cow races in Book 2?

5. What dreams occur in Book 3?

6. What is Kingdok's role in Book 4?

7. What happens when Gran'ma receives news of a coming battle in Chapter 8?

8. What happens at the end of Book 2 as a result of Phoney's failed plans?

9. How do the villagers feel about Phoney in Book 3?

10. What changes the villagers thoughts about dragons in Book 4?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the difference between static and dynamic characters in literature and in the Bone books. Chose one dynamic character and explain their journey and how they changed in the Bone book series.

Essay Topic 2

What type of role does conflict have in a work of literature? What are two examples of conflict in the Bone books and what is their role/outcome?

Essay Topic 3

Many stories include a romantic element. Is there any romantic element in the Bone book series and if so, what characters are involved in this romantic relationship? What is the outcome of the romantic relationship?

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