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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 3, what does Brystal find in the library that she can not resist exploring?

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

3. What does Madame Weatherberry ask King Champion for in the Prologue?

4. In Chapter 7, what does Brystal tell Madame Weatherberry when Madame Weatherberry tells her to pack her things?

5. In Chapter 6, what power does Brystal's new friend have that is incredible?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. In Chapter 3, what does Brystal find in the library that she knows is dangerous for her to explore?

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

8. In Chapter 1, what is Brystal helping her brother Barrie with?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Why do you think Madame Weatherberry is successful in convincing King Champion to allow her to recruit students for her magical school from his kingdom, but she is not successful in doing the same with the leaders of the other three kingdoms? Write an essay explaining your answer.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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