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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. What do elves never feel?

2. What has the general shape and disposition of a barrel of gunpowder?

3. How do Elves act terrific?

4. What defining feature did Weaver's cow have?

5. Where is Greebo's territory?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Magrat react?

2. How do the elves finally capture Granny?

3. What does Magrat discover when she checks on Diamanda?

4. Why do Nanny, Granny and Magrat all fail to see the Morris Men perform?

5. Where do Granny and Casanunda end up?

6. What does Magrat unexpectedly do?

7. What does the Librarian notice during the performance?

8. Why does Magrat head to the Dancers instead of the mountains?

9. Why does Magrat finally leave her room?

10. Who is Queen Ynci the Short Tempered?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How do the talents of Granny Weatherwax and Nanny Ogg differ? How is this difference used to develop the book's themes and the evolution of each character?

Essay Topic 2

If the book were made into a film, how would Pratchett's style of narrative be reflected in film? Would the book make a good film?

Essay Topic 3

Compare the differences between Granny Weatherwax and Gytha Ogg. How different are their lives, and what choices may have created the differences? What are their strengths and weaknesses as individuals? In what way is this relationship used to develop the themes of the book?

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