"The Graveyard Book" Exam

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What is the Sleer in 'The Graveyard Book'?

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The Sleer is a guardian of treasure.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

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Where is the setting of 'The Graveyard Book'?

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The setting is a graveyard in England.

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What does the Lady in Grey mean by 'The dead should have charity'?

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She believes the Owens should be allowed to raise Bod.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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What is the significance of the Macabray dance?

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It is a celebration of life and death.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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What does Bod want to do after hearing Liza's story?

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Bod wants to get Liza a headstone.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

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CCSS.RL.3.1

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Who is Bod in 'The Graveyard Book'?

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Bod is the main character, a boy raised by ghosts in a graveyard.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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What role does Silas play in Bod's life?

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Silas acts as a guardian and mentor to Bod.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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What is the theme of belonging in 'The Graveyard Book'?

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The theme explores Bod's search for identity and belonging in both the living and dead worlds.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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How does Bod's understanding of life and death evolve throughout the story?

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Bod learns to appreciate both life and death, understanding their interconnectedness.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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What does the graveyard symbolize in the novel?

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The graveyard symbolizes safety, community, and the passage between life and death.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2