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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 Gran'ma Ben seem to react to seeing the red dragon in Book 1, Chapter 6?

2. Where is Gran'ma Ben when Thorn and Fone arrive home in Book 1, Chapter 3?

3. Why does Thorn get angry in Book 4, Chapter 3?

4. What is Phoney doing in the tavern at the start of Book 1, Chapter 6?

5. How does Phoney feel about having to do chores in Book 1, Chapter 4?

Short Essay Questions

1. What dreams occur in Book 3?

2. What happens when Gran'ma receives news of a coming battle in Chapter 8?

3. What do the villagers think of dragons and what does Phoney do with this knowledge?

4. What happens at the end of Book 2 as a result of Phoney's failed plans?

5. What thwarts Phoney's money-making scheme in Book 2?

6. How do the villagers feel about Phoney in Book 3?

7. What happens to Fone right after he gets separated from his cousins in Book 1?

8. Why was Phoney forced out of Boneville?

9. In what instances does the red dragon appear in Book 1?

10. What is Kingdok's role in Book 4?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain what fiction is. Does the Bone series meet the requirements to be considered fiction? Why or why not? What specific type of fiction would these books be considered?

Essay Topic 2

Please outline the resolution of the Bone series. Do you, as the reader, consider the resolution provided as a well-written resolution? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Good vs. Evil is a theme seen in the Bone books. Please provide two examples each of good and evil characters who communicated the theme to the reader. Why are these characters good or evil?

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