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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. 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?

2. Unfortunately, when Esk finally falls asleep on the boat by the dock, what does it do?

3. According to Granny, what are male wizard minds all about?

4. Granny advises Esk not to upset the owner of the mind that she borrows by trying to control it but instead to do what?

5. What reason does Granny oppose using books for?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Esk leaves Granny's house but does not reappear for a long time?

2. What does Esk have to do in return for being allowed to travel with the Zoon family?

3. What happens when Esk escapes from the Skillers?

4. Why does Granny dread asking the staff for help?

5. When Esk asks why Granny does not use magic to light a fire, what does Granny say?

6. Describe how Discworld is different from other planets.

7. What does Hilta see in Esk's palm and what does she advise?

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

9. When Granny and Esk arrive in Ohulan Cutash, what do they see immediately in the marketplace and how do they both react?

10. What happens when Esk stays behind as her two brothers go in search of help for Granny?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When Esk goes to the university, she is not immediately accepted because wizards are male. She faces institutionalized discrimination. What is institutionalized discrimination? How is it portrayed in "Equal Rites"? How does the author Terry Pratchett lampoon the institution of higher learning? Describe.

Essay Topic 2

Whom do you think is the strongest character portrayed in "Equal Rites"? Why? Explain your opinion with examples drawn from the book.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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