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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. Whom does Mike encounter as he takes an after dinner walk?

2. Who is John Shackleford?

3. Whose funeral does Mrs. Meserve advise Mike not to attend?

4. Who does Mike know is hurting Jo in Jo's studio?

5. What happens to the vehicle carrying the man who shot at Mattie and her guests?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Mike struggle with the feelings that are growing for Mattie?

2. What does Frank tell Mike about being with Jo at Sara Laughs shortly before she died?

3. How does Jo help Mike during his assault by Max and Rogette?

4. Why does Mike categorize Elmer Durgin as an ELFF?

5. What decision does Mike make regarding Mattie and their relationship and how do his feelings for her ultimately save his life?

6. Who does John Storrow invite to an impromptu party after hearing the good news about Mattie's inheritance?

7. What does Durgin try to get Mike to admit in a deposition?

8. Describe Mike's experience of "time travel" at the Fryeburg County Fair in 1900.

9. Why does Mike hear Jo screaming and what does he find in the plastic owls?

10. How does Mike find out about Max's suicide and what is the expected reaction from Mike and Mattie about the death?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the significance of the book's title. What does the author mean by calling it simply BAG OF BONES? What is he trying to emphasize with this emphatic style? Suggest three alternate titles for this book with supporting rationale for each.

Essay Topic 2

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

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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