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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 6, which of the following does the banner in the institution Brystal is taken to after her trail say "good girls" do?

2. In Chapter 8, what is the other Southern Kingdom student's magical power?

3. In Chapter 7, what do the lights on Madame Weatherberry's map mean?

4. In Chapter 1, who tries to undermine Barrie's confidence in his exam preparation?

5. Who runs the place where Brystal is taken following her trial?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 5, why does Barrie, Brystal's brother, recommend the harshest sentence for her?

2. In the Prologue, what is the only kingdom that does not kill people suspected of practicing magic?

3. In Chapter 7, what does Brystal's mother do for her that Brystal is grateful for?

4. In Chapter 6, how does Brystal react to the banner of rules for girls that hangs in the room at Bootstrap?

5. In Chapter 6, where is Brystal sent for her punishment?

6. In Chapter 7, what does Madame Weatherberry tell Brystal the lights on her map represent?

7. In the Prologue, what convinces King Champion that the practice of magic is not a choice?

8. In Chapter 6, why do the Edgars take Pip to the dunker?

9. In Chapter 1, why does Justice Evergreen get so upset at Brystal?

10. In Chapter 7, how do the Edgars react when Madame Weatherberry tells them she is taking Brystal away?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay analyzing the symbolism of Madame Weatherberry's struggles between her good and evil natures, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 2

Why is Madame Weatherberry so adamant in her distinctions between witches and fairies? How does the reader's understanding of the motivations behind her distinction change over the course of the novel? Write an essay explaining your answers.

Essay Topic 3

In Chapter Five, how do various members of the Evergreen family handle their roles in Brystal's sham trial? Why do you think Brystal's father, who has shown her nothing but contempt her whole life, decides to intervene to save her? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your answers.

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