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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. In Chapter 13, who does Lucy get into a fight with?

2. In Chapter 10, what does Brystal do to try to cheer Lucy up?

3. In Chapter 16, what does Madame Weatherberry finally reveal to Brystal?

4. In Chapter 11, what does Brystal conjure during her second class at Madame Weatherberry's?

5. In Chapter 13, what does Lucy do after her fight?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 10, what does Brystal learn about Lucy from eavesdropping on the conversation in Madame Weatherberry's office?

2. In Chapter 13, who saves Lucy and Brystal from the witch hunters and how does the person save them?

3. In Chapter 15, what is Xanthous's deepest secret and how do the others react to it?

4. In Chapter 16, what does Madame Weatherberry finally reveal to Brystal that confirms her suspicions about the Northern Conflict?

5. In Chapter 9, what protects Madame Weatherberry's school from the dangerous forest around it?

6. In Chapter 13, what is so unsettling to Brystal about Madame Weatherberry's reaction to finding she and Lucy in the woods?

7. In Chapter 9, how do Tangerina and Skylene greet the new students at the magic academy?

8. In Chapter 11, what does Madame Weatherberry give Brystal to help direct and hone her magic?

9. In Chapter 11, why does Emerelda give the wounded unicorn diamond shoes?

10. In Chapter 9, how does the castle react to new students and guests?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay describing the similarities and differences between Emerelda's papa's actions and the actions of Brystal's mother, Mrs. Evergreen, regarding their children's futures. Cite specific references to the text to help support your answers.

Essay Topic 2

Many characters in the novel experience difficulties with their parental relationships. Choose two or three characters and write an essay comparing and contrasting their difficulties with their parent or parents, citing specific references to the text to help support your answers.

Essay Topic 3

Why is Lucy's reaction to Xanthous's "terrible" secret so cathartic for Xanthous? Write an essay explaining your answer, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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