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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 takes Sideney to where the former guard is hiding?

2. Who has the task of keeping track and auditing the universe?

3. What does Ridcully see wizards at Unseen University decorating?

4. Who or what disappears into the shadows of the streets of Ankh-Morph upon seeing someone approaching?

5. What does the sleigh that suddenly appears in the sky actually turn out to be?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What does Susan ask Death? What does he say?

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

7. What does Mr. Teatime do in order to transport his mercenaries?

8. What does the Death of Rats learn about the Hogfather?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

Explain the concept of loneliness as it is exhibited in the story. Which of the characters are lonely? Are they all lonely in some way? Explain the loneliness and the methods and attempts to overcome it.

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