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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. Which king's mother was beheaded for having a suspected interest in magic?

2. In Chapter 1, what is the emergency Barrie calls for his mother to fix?

3. In the Prologue, which two girls accompany Madame Weatherberry on her visit?

4. In Chapter 6, what do the members of the faculty eat?

5. In Chapter 5, who bursts into Brystal's trial just before she is executed?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In the Prologue, what are the terms and conditions King Champion sets for Madame Weatherberry's request?

3. In Chapter 6, who helps Brystal on her first night in Bootstrap and how does this person help her?

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

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

6. In Chapter 2, what job does Brystal apply for and why does she apply for it?

7. In Chapter 5, why does the justice that hears Brystal's case want to see the worst thing happen to her?

8. In Chapter 1, why is Brystal Evergreen so tired some mornings?

9. In Chapter 5, what does Brooks say is the only thing that may be able to help Brystal now?

10. In Chapter 6, what is the difference between the dinner served for adults and that served for the children at Bootstrap?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay describing the similarities and differences between Emerelda's papa's actions and the actions of Brystal's mother, Mrs. Evergreen, regarding their children's futures. Cite specific references to the text to help support your answers.

Essay Topic 2

At the novel's end, why do you think Brystal chooses to completely renounce her father, Justice Evergreen, and cut ties with him forever? Are her actions concerning her father consistent or inconsistent with the compassion, kindness, and forgiveness she has shown other characters? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay analyzing the meanings behind the four categories of magic - improvement, rehabilitation, manifestation, and imagination - citing specific references to the text to help support your answers.

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