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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 thrusts a knife into Ernie's belly?

2. What does Death leave at the house of the boy who does not believe in the Hogfather?

3. Who flies with Death over Ankh-Morph?

4. What is piling up in the store when the children tell their parents what they want to buy?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do the Auditors approach Lord Downey?

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

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

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

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

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

7. What does Susan ask Ridcully?

8. What is unusual about this Hogswatch?

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

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

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 2

Susan and Death are two of the most active characters.

Part 1) What is their relationship? How do they co-exist and how do they interact? What is similar about them? What is different?

Part 2) What are some events that Susan had a direct influence upon? What are some events that Death had a direct influence upon?

Part 3) Which character offers support to the group? Which one is stronger and why?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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