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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. Who takes the gnome to the other wizards to figure out why he suddenly appeared?

2. Why is it okay for the Hogfather to stay at the Maul giving out presents?

3. What will the person who kills the Hogfather receive in exchange?

4. What does Bilious see is happening inside the crystal ball?

5. Who arrives in the bar and tells Susan that her grandfather has gone mad?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Susan discover when she arrives at the Castle of Bones? Why is it collapsing?

2. What happens in the Maul that disturbs Vernon Crumley?

3. What does Ridcully discover about the old shower that was previously boarded up?

4. Describe Susan.

5. What is interesting about the hourglasses that Susan finds in the room?

6. What is unusual about this Hogswatch?

7. What do the wizards call into being that has an element of belief?

8. What does Susan ask Death? What does he say?

9. What is ironic about Bilious's role as the God of Hangovers?

10. What does Death do that contradicts the girl's wish?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose a character that Susan grows to like and becomes familiar with. How does their relationship evolve?

Essay Topic 2

How is the ritual of Christmas portrayed in Hogfather? How does this depiction vary from traditional stories? Describe.

Essay Topic 3

Susan is the grandchild of Death. What family traits do they possess in common? Are they physical or personality traits? Where do they clash and are they similar in their methods of handling conflict or change? Describe their family traits.

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