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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. When Granny is able to restore Esk to her body, whom does she free that now holds a grudge?

2. When Esk falls asleep after drinking herbal tea, Granny finds an owl and enters its mind. Where does she fly to?

3. When Granny discovers that Esk is traveling on a vessel that belongs to the Zoon family, what does she consult to find the young girl?

4. When Mrs. Skiller puts her to bed, Esk cannot fall asleep until she holds what in her hands?

5. Granny advises Esk not to upset the owner of the mind that she borrows by trying to control it but instead to do what?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Granny decide to do after she realizes that Esk is different from other witches and wizards she knows?

2. Why does Granny dread asking the staff for help?

3. How does Esk help the head of the Zoon family in Zemphis and what does she get in return?

4. Where does Esk go at night in Ohulan Cutash and what does she ask to drink?

5. What does Esk have to do in return for being allowed to travel with the Zoon family?

6. What happens when Granny finds the eagle on a snowdrift?

7. When Granny tries to find Esk in the woods, what prevents her from finding Esk's location?

8. What happens when Esk stays behind as her two brothers go in search of help for Granny?

9. When Esk back talks to her father as a little girl, what happens?

10. Esk's use of the staff demonstrates something to Granny. What is that?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the characters of Esk and Granny.

Part 1) What is their relationship? How do they co-exist and how do they interact? What is similar about them and what is different?

Part 2) What are some events that Esk has a direct influence upon? What are some events that Granny had a direct influence upon?

Part 3) Which character offers support to the group? Which one is stronger and why?

Essay Topic 2

The staff or broom appears throughout the book as a magical device with a life of its own. Describe the staff and its journey throughout the story.

Essay Topic 3

The wizards are trained at "Unseen University." What is implied by the use of this title? What is so special about being a wizard? What can a wizard do that a witch cannot? Describe.

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