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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. How does Simon's magic work that is different from everyone else he knows?

2. What does Penny have in Chapter 35 that is against the rules at Watford?

3. Who kidnapped Baz?

4. What has Simon always suspected that Baz really is?

5. Who saves Baz from his kidnapping?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the creature that Simon, Penny, and much of the magical world are so afraid of in the first few chapters of the book, and why?

2. What does Penelope (Penny) think of Simon when she sees him back from summer break at Watford for the first time in Chapter 4?

3. In Chapter 21, what does the Mage resolve to do in regards to Simon?

4. What is a "visiting" and when does a visiting occur?

5. Why is Simon nervous and apprehensive about seeing Agatha, his girlfriend, for the first time coming back to Watford in Chapter 2?

6. In Chapter 18, what is Davy's concern about the way that Watford is going?

7. Why is it not possible for roommates at Watford to hurt each other inside their rooms?

8. What does Baz's Aunt Fiona want Baz to break into the Mage's office for?

9. What is every eighth-year student at Watford tasked with doing by the end of the year in order to graduate?

10. In Chapter 26, what terrible spell does Simon remember Baz casting that affected Philippa instead of Simon?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Much of the novel is concerned with issues of power and control. Simon Snow possesses a huge amount of power, but he struggles to control it. Write an essay analyzing Simon's journey throughout the novel as he attempts to use his power for morally sound purposes.

Essay Topic 2

There are several instances in the book in which pivotal characters choose to sacrifice their lives or their own well-being to save others. Write an essay exploring some examples of this kind of behavior and compare and contrast them to each other.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay analyzing the relationship between Lucy Salisbury and "Davy," or the Mage. Why are Lucy's friends concerned about her relationship with Davy? What ultimately happens to Lucy as a result of her going along with Davy's plans?

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