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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Equal Rites, pgs. 120-151.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who tells Granny that she must take Esk to University and denies that women cannot be wizards?
(a) The apple tree.
(b) The dead wolf.
(c) The blacksmith.
(d) The sorcerer.

2. When Esk quotes Granny on warlocks and wizards, what is she pleasantly surprised to learn?
(a) Simon does not laugh.
(b) The dwarves look suspicious.
(c) Hilta fights back.
(d) Treatle has great respect for witches.

3. When Esk asks Adab to take her with them and he refuses, what does she ask him to do?
(a) Take her money.
(b) Let her work for him.
(c) Point out the proper road.
(d) Accept her gift.

4. In the first section of the book, what is the primary theme that the author Terry Pratchett discusses?
(a) Is magic possible?
(b) Is death preventable?
(c) Are animals magical?
(d) Can a female be a wizard?

5. What is the name of the bearded man who reveals Esk's presence on the vessel?
(a) Amschat B'hal Zoon.
(b) Ankh Morpork.
(c) Disc Man.
(d) Archchancellor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the wizard who comes to ask about the blacksmith's eighth son?

2. When Granny travels in search of Esk who has entered the mind of an animal, how does she sit in lady-like fashion on her method of transport?

3. When Esk is frustrated with the Skillers, what does she realize about how magic works for her?

4. Esk finds out that most wizards are old, powerful, rare, bearded men. What does she find out about witches?

5. When the fortune-teller reads Esk's palm, what does the fortune-teller see that Esk will have?

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