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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 crazy enough that Lord Downey thinks he is up to the task of killing the Hogfather?

2. Who takes the gnome to the other wizards to figure out why he suddenly appeared?

3. What is surprising to Susan about the objects she finds?

4. What does the sorcerer realize when Mr. Brown is unable to open the lock?

5. Who watches Teatime and comments on his resourcefulness?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Susan discover in the books about the Hogfather in Death's library?

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

5. Why does Mr. Crumley call the City Watch?

6. What is inside the package that Corporal Nobbs opens with Constable Visit?

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

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

9. Why do the Auditors approach Lord Downey?

10. What does Ridcully see when he pulls out the crystal ball?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses a few iterations on the motif of life-death-life. Identify at least two motifs about life-death-life in the book. Then cite an example to support each answer.

Essay Topic 2

The author uses more than one instance of irony in the stories. Cite at least two examples you can identify in the book and note why they are examples of irony.

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study of Death. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him at this point in his life?

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