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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. What story does Mike read to Kyra?

2. Which one of Johanna's brothers does Mike visit on his way to Sara Laughs?

3. Sara Laughs is located on which lake in Maine?

4. What project is Mike working on when Johanna dies?

5. What became Sara Tidwell's married name?

Short Essay Questions

1. In what state of mind does Mike bring the Selectric typewriter to his office and what does he think is the reason?

2. What is Max Devore's purpose for calling Mike at home on the Fourth of July?

3. Why is the completion of his novel a month after Johanna's death the event that drives home the fact that she will not be coming back?

4. What does Mike send his editor who pushes for the completion of his fourth book?

5. Where does Mike go on his first vacation without Jo and what realization does he come to there?

6. What does Mike hope to capture on the dictaphone and what sound is actually recorded?

7. Had Johanna told anyone else about her pregnancy?

8. Why is Mike surprised by his budding friendship with Mattie?

9. Why is Mike so moved by all that has happened to him since he has returned to Sara Laughs?

10. What is Mike's demeanor when he spends Christmas with Jo's family, the Arlens?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Stephen King is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphor, and irony. Briefly describe them and identify the technique which they embody.

Essay Topic 2

There are several events of foreshadowing in BAG OF BONES. Define foreshadowing. Cite at least two situations in the story that serve as foreshadowing.

Essay Topic 3

Describe Kyra. What is her role in the story? What was the author trying to accomplish by developing Kyra's character in the novel?

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