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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 promises to cover Phoney's debt from the betting booth?

2. Where are Thorn, Gran'ma and Fone headed when they are attacked in Book 4, Chapter 1?

3. Why does Thorn get angry in Book 4, Chapter 3?

4. What does the red dragon do in Book 1, Chapter 6?

5. Which of the following words best describe ghost circles?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does the hooded figure do in Book 1?

4. Please describe the three Bone cousins.

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

6. What does the hooded figure think will free the Lord of Locusts?

7. What state does Lucius find things in when he returns from looking for Gran'ma Ben?

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

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

10. In what way does Lucius seem hypocritical or contradictory in Book 2?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain what fiction is. Does the Bone series meet the requirements to be considered fiction? Why or why not? What specific type of fiction would these books be considered?

Essay Topic 2

Tone and mood are commonly used literary devices. Please explain the difference between tone and mood, give three examples of the author's use of tone and mood in the Bone series, and explain the importance of this use of tone and mood to the reader.

Essay Topic 3

Please outline the resolution of the Bone series. Do you, as the reader, consider the resolution provided as a well-written resolution? Why or why not?

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