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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, what kind of clothes is Brystal given when she arrives at the place she is taken to after her trial?

2. In Chapter 2, how does Brystal feel about her school?

3. In Chapter 3, who is Brystal's teacher at her school?

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

5. In Chapter 5, what does Brooks say will likely happen to Brystal in her sentencing?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. In the Prologue, what does Madame Weatherberry tell King Champion about the difference between witchcraft and magic?

7. In the Prologue, what does Madame Weatherberry propose to King Champion upon her visit to his castle?

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

9. In Chapter 8, what does Xanthous think about his own abilities when Madame Weatherberry first approaches him?

10. In Chapter 5, who is Brystal shocked to see brought to her jail cell and why is that person there?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What theme or ideas do you think Colfer is trying to illuminate and explore with the story of Horence and Madame Weatherberry? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 2

Why is Lucy's reaction to Xanthous's "terrible" secret so cathartic for Xanthous? Write an essay explaining your answer, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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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