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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 Part III, how old is Elphaba's brother?

2. Due to grite poison, how long does Killyjoy sleep each day?

3. How old was Sarima when she was married?

4. What type of bird feathers were on the floor of the room was Elphaba was living when Fiyero followed her?

5. About how many people were in Princess Nastoya's camp?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Liir say that a fish told him when he was in the fish well?

2. Who brought the Grimmerie to Kiamo Ko?

3. Why is Fiyero in the Emerald City when he meets Elphaba?

4. Why does an old woman want Nessarose do something about a woodcutter?

5. Why does Fiyero bring decorations for Elphaba?

6. What does Elphaba say about the Gale Force?

7. Why did Frex ask Elphaba to come to Colwen Grounds?

8. What does Elphaba see when she approaches Colwen Grounds?

9. What presents does Fiyero send to his wife and children and how does he send them?

10. What does Frex say about Nessarose's shoes?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Wizard is changing the rights of Animals. What rights have Animals had and how is the Wizard changing those rights?

Essay Topic 2

Elphaba and her birth are unusual. Explain what is unusual about her birth and what is different about Elphaba herself.

Essay Topic 3

In the novel, some characters are more thoroughly described than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat characters to the story line? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?

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