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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. How does Ma react to news of Lily's death?

2. What is the reason for the assignement of David and Hulan to the same case?

3. Whom was Hulan allowed to marry?

4. What is the relation of the local police captain to the bridge contractor?

5. What is the Chu Ching?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Hulan do after receiving her first assignment in Chapter 1?

2. Who is Hulan required to visit in Chapter 2, and what does he tell her to do?

3. Who meets the couple at Bashan, and what does he tell them as he takes them to their lodgings?

4. What does Ma tell Liu about the missing relics in Chapter 6?

5. Who does Ma first introduce David and Liu to and what does this man tell them?

6. What does Hulan surprise David with when they return to their room in Chapter 7, what is the result of that surprise and what does Liu question with David?

7. What does Catherine explain to David and Liu about Yu and what symbols does the group at lunch discuss?

8. What does Brian's sister tell them about him, what does Lily say when she joins them in conversation?

9. What does Ma say about the people who have died at Site 518 thus far?

10. What is David, Hulan's husband, doing while she is at the square? What does he do when he sees her on television?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Most mystery novels have an element of fear and suspense. Discuss the following:

1. Trace and analyze the theme of fear in Dragon Bones. Use specific examples to support your ideas. In what ways is fear felt? Who feels fearful? Why?

2. Why do you think many people enjoy getting scared? For example--in spook houses at Halloween or by reading mystery/suspense novels that contain an element of fear?

3. Are there any things any of the characters are afraid of within their control to change? What? Why do you think the characters have not addressed those issues?

4. Discuss whether or not you enjoy the experience of being scared when you know it is not "real."

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the following:

1. What do you think are the characteristics of a successful novel?

2. Analyze and discuss A Dragon Bones based upon the criteria you decide upon in #1 and judge if Dragon Bones is a successful novel.

3. Do you think the criteria for a successful novel should be different if it is written for young teens versus adults? Why or why not? Would most adults consider Dragon Bones a successful novel? What about young teens?

Essay Topic 3

1. What is foreshadowing? Would you consider the example in the above paragraph foreshadowing? Why or why not? Include examples from the book and your own life to illustrate your answer.

2. Discuss another example of foreshadowing in Dragon Bones, including why you believe it is foreshadowing. Include examples from the book and your own life to illustrate your answer.

3. How do you think most people react to uncertainty in their lives? Use examples from Dragon Bones and your own live to support your opinion.

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