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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. Where does the fortune-teller tell Esk and Granny that the University is?

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. What does Granny seem afraid of?

4. When Esk waits for Granny's "mindshape" to leave, what does she do?

5. What or who kills the wolves in the woods surrounding Granny Weatherwax's house?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Granny have a stormy scene with the Smith family?

2. When Esk and her two brothers go to Granny's house, what do they notice around her house?

3. When Granny tries to find Esk in the woods, what prevents her from finding Esk's location?

4. What does the wizard Billet come into the town of Bad Ass for and what does he find?

5. What happens when Granny finds the eagle on a snowdrift?

6. Describe Hilta Goatfounder.

7. When Esk becomes anxious to learn magic, what does Granny suggest that she do?

8. Where do they bury the wizard, and what comes up in his place?

9. Where does Esk go at night in Ohulan Cutash and what does she ask to drink?

10. How does Esk help the head of the Zoon family in Zemphis and what does she get in return?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Terry Pratchett describe the Things? What do you find attractive or repulsive about the Things? What does Esk learn when she interacts with the Things? What makes them attracted to her? What repels them? Can she control them or not? Describe.

Essay Topic 2

Gender is an issue that is frequently debated, discussed, and described in this book. How is gender portrayed through the characters of Esk, Granny, Cutangle, Mr. Treatle, Simon, and Mrs. Whitlow? What stereotypes or cultural or societal views are reinforced, questioned, or rejected? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

"Equal Rites" by Terry Pratchett is a comic fantasy. Describe what elements of fantasy are revealed in the book. Is the book geared towards adults? Why? Describe.

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