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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Zach say he's gone in the note he leaves his parents when he goes to meet Alice and Poppy in Chapter 5?
(a) To play video games.
(b) To study at the library.
(c) To play basketball.
(d) To church.

2. Whose treasure has Lady Jaye been questing after since her days as an orphan child?
(a) The Queen's treasure.
(b) The Loch Ness Monster's treasure.
(c) The Duke of Wellington's treasure.
(d) The Shark Prince's treasure.

3. Where did Poppy first meet Alice?
(a) At the movie theater.
(b) At a carnival.
(c) At a skating rink.
(d) In math class.

4. Why does Zach's father say he threw out Zach's action figures in Chapter 2?
(a) Because he was jealous.
(b) Because he bought him new toys.
(c) Because Zach needs to grow up.
(d) Because they were infested with lice.

5. Who is Zach's homeroom teacher at school?
(a) Ms. Anderson.
(b) Mr. Glynn.
(c) Ms. Roth.
(d) Mr. Lockwood.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Leo's mother work?

2. Who is the elder of Poppy's brothers that teases Zach in Chapter 1?

3. What was the character Aurora portrayed by in the game?

4. How long is the bus ride from Zach's town to East Liverpool?

5. What building do Zach, Poppy, and Alice hide behind as the bus departs the station in Chapter 7?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Poppy describe Eleanor Kerchner’s relationship to the Queen?

2. How would you describe the narrative perspective of Doll Bones?

3. Where do Zach, Alice, and Poppy get off the bus in Chapter 6? What do they do after departing the bus?

4. How do Alice and Poppy awaken Zach in Chapter 5?

5. Where do Alice, Zach, and Poppy decide to spend the night in Chapter 7?

6. How is Zach’s father’s history in the family described in Chapter 2? When did Zach’s father leave?

7. Why do Zach, Poppy, and Alice generally play at Poppy’s house? How is this setting described?

8. How would you describe Zach’s mindset as he walks to school in Chapter 3?

9. What game are Zach, Alice, and Poppy playing in Chapter 1? How is the game described?

10. What does Zach dream about in Chapter 8?

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