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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. Who finds books on the Hogfather in Death's library?

2. What does Susan take from the fireplace when she heads for the cellar?

3. Insisting that he feels great, what does Bilious ask the wizards for at the university?

4. What happens when the wizards tease one wizard about losing hair?

5. Who wears a false beard and a red and white suit and takes over delivering presents?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do the Auditors approach Lord Downey?

2. What is ironic about Bilious's role as the God of Hangovers?

3. Where does Susan first enter in Death's house?

4. What does a little girl ask for that horrifies Death?

5. What does Death do that contradicts the girl's wish?

6. What does Ernie have that Teatime uses to travel?

7. Why does Death need to make a public appearance?

8. What happens when Death takes Corporal Nobbs on his lap?

9. Who is Twyla? What is her role in the story?

10. What does Susan discover when she arrives at the Castle of Bones? Why is it collapsing?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Susan and Death are two of the most active characters.

Part 1) What is their relationship? How do they co-exist and how do they interact? What is similar about them? What is different?

Part 2) What are some events that Susan had a direct influence upon? What are some events that Death had a direct influence upon?

Part 3) Which character offers support to the group? Which one is stronger and why?

Essay Topic 2

Explain Pratchett's use of humor in the book. Cite examples of at least two different instances of humor and explain why the author used them where he did.

Essay Topic 3

Describe some of the settings for the stories. What is the overall setting? Be sure to include geography, time, and any pertinent popular culture events. How do these settings, even if imaginary, reflect modern settings or culture? Why did the author choose to use these places in the stories?

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