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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 Harry find Lydia, in Chapter 16?

2. According to Bob, why is Harry's magic depleted in Chapter 18?

3. What alerts Harry to his Godmother's presence in Chapter 5?

4. Why is Michael upset with Harry after their escape in Chapter 6?

5. Where are Michael and Harry at the beginning of Chapter 7?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why doesn't Harry want to pursue Agatha Hagglethorn into the Nevernever?

2. What does Harry do to help Lydia, in Chapter 4?

3. How do Mortimer's assumptions about Harry's reasons for visiting him help Harry to get information from him?

4. What do Harry and Susan talk about on the phone in Chapter 14?

5. Why does Michael disapprove of the methods Harry used to escape from Lea?

6. Why does Mister scratch Harry's face to wake him up, in Chapter 17?

7. What is Harry doing as the novel opens?

8. How does Harry help Micky in Chapter 13?

9. Who are Kyle and Kelly Hamilton, and why do they visit Harry in Chapter 8?

10. What does the Nightmare do to Karrin Murphy, in Chapter 19?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Michael disapproves of some of Harry's methods for gathering information and enlisting help for his ghost-hunting activities. What sources does Harry use, and why? How does Harry feel about them? Why does Michael disapprove of his methods? Why is Harry's magic unacceptable to Michael? Why does Michael still help Harry, even though he disapproves of some of his activities? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 2

The Nevernever is an important place in the novel, and some of the important events take place there. What is Nevernever? How is it different from the afterlife? Who or what resides there, and why? How are new areas created? What happens to them when the ghosts that created them are destroyed? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 3

Harry's relationship with ghosts changes dramatically throughout the course of the novel. How does he feel about them at the beginning? With what types of ghosts does he commonly associate, and why? How does Harry use the help of a ghost to defeat Kravos? What about Bianca? What happens to these ghosts once their purposes are fulfilled? Do these experiences change the way Harry feels about ghosts in general? Why or why not? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

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