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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 is worried by the violence of the traveling group organized by Mr. Teatime?

2. What does Albert say the angels will do if the wish is granted?

3. What is the name of the bar that Susan enters?

4. Why is it okay for the Hogfather to stay at the Maul giving out presents?

5. Who looks for Hogfather?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is interesting about the hourglasses that Susan finds in the room?

3. What does Ridcully discover about the old shower that was previously boarded up?

4. Who is Mr. Teatime? Who is his team comprised of?

5. What is unusual about this Hogswatch?

6. Who appears in Biers? What does he say to Susan?

7. What do the wizards call into being that has an element of belief?

8. Who comes when Susan whistles when she goes outside with Raven and the Death of Rats?

9. Whom does Susan meet when she goes to the bar called Biers? What happens?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Susan is the grandchild of Death. What family traits do they possess in common? Are they physical or personality traits? Where do they clash and are they similar in their methods of handling conflict or change? Describe their family traits.

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

How is the ritual of Christmas portrayed in Hogfather? How does this depiction vary from traditional stories? Describe.

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