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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. Dillon vows to see Rachel ___________________.
(a) in heaven.
(b) every day.
(c) in her dreams.
(d) when she wakes up.

2. In what year does "God's Bones" take place?
(a) 2001.
(b) 1972.
(c) 1984.
(d) 1987.

3. Why does Tom leave Honduras?
(a) He was transferred by the diocese.
(b) He gets malaria and needs a good hospital.
(c) He was kicked out for a political reason.
(d) He realizes that he needs to be near Jackie.

4. Who inspects the dam with Dillon?
(a) Sim.
(b) Arthur Lee.
(c) Tom.
(d) Tony.

5. Who is Lech Walesa?
(a) Polish union leader.
(b) Polish Olympic skater.
(c) Polish band leader.
(d) Polish astronaut.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Tom do when he is depressed?

2. What does Hassel pick up while at the Governor's Office?

3. When Dillon gets to the hospital, Jackie tells him that Rachel is dying because ____________________.

4. Who becomes emotional when the graves are moved?

5. Who unexpectedly returns to town?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the possible interpretations of Tom's telling Jackie that they are "not done" yet?

2. Describe the poignancy of Dillon being present for Rachel's death in the hospital.

3. How does Dillon exhibit his loyalty both in his personal and professional life?

4. How has Rachel's illness impacted her life?

5. How does Tom's behavior show that he is still conflicted about being a priest in spite of the bishop's absolution?

6. Where does Jackie find Tom the morning after the dam burst and what does she tell him even though he is already dead?

7. What miracle has Hassel seen?

8. Why do the family graves need to be moved after the American Coal Company obtains rights to Homeplace?

9. How has Tom's childhood plagued him and how is he conflicted about his life choices?

10. Why is Dillon driven to tell Jackie that he is her father?

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