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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 a guard who was missing before?

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

3. What does the Archchancellor step into that was previously boarded up?

4. Who thrusts a knife into Ernie's belly?

5. What does Albert say about the child at the next stop?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happens in the Maul that disturbs Vernon Crumley?

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

4. Describe Susan.

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

6. Why do the guests at the Gaiter family party laugh at Susan? What do they fail to see?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose a character that Susan grows to like and becomes familiar with. How does their relationship evolve?

Essay Topic 2

The author uses some important instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an example of foreshadowing.

Essay Topic 3

Terry Pratchett makes a clear reference to the myth surrounding the story of "Good King Wenceslas" when Death sends a shower of food to the beggars on the streets of Ankh-Morpork. What is this reference? How are the two stories similar and how are they different? Describe.

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