"Not My Bones" and "Fortune's Bones" Study Guide

What is a key theme explored in both "Not My Bones" and "Fortune's Bones"?

• The importance of physical strength

• The temporary nature of the body and the enduring nature of the soul/spirit

• The beauty of nature

• The benefits of wealth

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Both texts discuss freedom, especially in the context of:

• Space exploration

• Ancient civilizations

• Slavery

• Modern technology

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In "Not My Bones," lines 3-6 ("This skeleton was just my / temporary home.") suggest that:

• Skeletons are permanent.

• Our bodies are temporary vessels for our souls.

• Houses are made of bones.

• The speaker is a ghost.

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In "Not My Bones," line 10 ("we are clouds in clothes.") means:

• We wear fluffy clothing.

• We are made of water.

• We will outlast our physical bodies.

• We are invisible.

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In "Not My Bones," line 34 ("you are not your bones.") emphasizes that:

• Bones are unimportant.

• One's soul and character are more important than the physical body.

• Bones can be replaced.

• People can live without bones.

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In "Fortune's Bones," paragraph 5 uses specific years and events to:

• Confuse the reader.

• Help readers understand the chronology.

• Hide important details.

• Make the story fictional.

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In "Fortune's Bones," paragraph 17 mainly uses what organizational pattern?

• Description

• Compare and contrast

• Cause and effect

• Problem and solution

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In "Not My Bones," figurative language is used to:

• Describe the weather.

• Illustrate the separation of the soul from the body.

• Explain scientific concepts.

• Create a mystery.

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In "Fortune's Bones," descriptive language is used to:

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"Fortune's Bones" primarily uses which organizational pattern?

• Problem and solution

• Chronological order and cause-and-effect

• Compare and contrast

• Persuasion

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