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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 wins the cow races in Book 2, Chapter 4?

2. What reason does Phoney give to the villagers for needing all their food?

3. What does Phoney have on his shirt?

4. Who names the baby rat creature?

5. According to Gran'ma Ben's story, who could help free the Lord of Locusts?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does Smiley react to the baby rat creature?

4. What does Gran'ma say about dragons in Book 3, Chapter 5?

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

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

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

8. Please describe the three Bone cousins.

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

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

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

Good vs. Evil is a theme seen in the Bone books. Please provide two examples each of good and evil characters who communicated the theme to the reader. Why are these characters good or evil?

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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