Bag of Bones Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 143 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Bag of Bones Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 143 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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 ritual does Mike do after the completion of his novel?

2. Mike's book, "The Red Shirt Man", came about when he saw a man working as a ____________________.

3. What item of his does Mike find in Jo's studio?

4. Who is Johanna's favorite brother?

5. Who helps Mike with Johanna's funeral arrangements?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who is the protagonist of the story and what tragedy befalls his wife very early in the story?

3. What made Max file for custody of Kyra?

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

5. Had Johanna told anyone else about her pregnancy?

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

7. What is Mike's profession and how does his work suffer after the death of his wife?

8. Who is John Storrow and what is his role in Mike's life?

9. Who is Bill Dean and what role does he serve in Mike's life?

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

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

Sara Tidwell was no stranger to hurt and pain. From what you about Sara's life through this book, what were her biggest sorrows and worst betrayals? How did she manage through them? How did her coping skills evidence themselves in many aspects of her life? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Explain King's use of regionalism in the book. Cite examples of at least two different instances of regionalism and explain why the author used them where he did.

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