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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 are the thieves and murderers going on the mission to capture the Hogfather?

2. Who looks for Hogfather?

3. Who watches Susan discuss who she is and realize that because she is mainly human, she can be killed?

4. Who suggests that Death make a public appearance to increase belief in the Hogfather?

5. Who is the Archchancellor at Unseen University?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why do the Auditors approach Lord Downey?

4. Describe Susan.

5. Where does Teatime take Sideney?

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

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

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

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

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

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 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.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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