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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 13 when Sophie speaks with the Witch of the Waste, how long does the witch say that Mrs. Penstemmon has been dead?
(a) 30 minutes.
(b) An hour.
(c) 2 hours.
(d) 45 minutes.

2. In Chapter 10, what does Howl buy for Sophie?
(a) Cape.
(b) Clothes and boots.
(c) Hat.
(d) Jewelery.

3. How old is the man who wants a spell from Sophie in Chapter 10?
(a) 40s.
(b) 30s.
(c) 60s.
(d) 50s.

4. What does Sophie see out of Howl's bedroom window in Chapter 14?
(a) Wales.
(b) Market Chipping.
(c) The Waste.
(d) Upper Folding.

5. What color is Howl's suit when he returns in Chapter 14?
(a) Gray and red.
(b) Blue and silver.
(c) Black and green.
(d) Black and brown.

6. In Chapter 17 when Calcifer is moved, what room does Sophie see from the house where she was born?
(a) Her bedroom.
(b) Parlor.
(c) Dining room.
(d) Sitting room.

7. In Chapter 14, what bangs on the door until Sophie opens it?
(a) Dog.
(b) Mrs. Fairfax.
(c) Cat.
(d) Lettie.

8. What does the castle look like when Sophie looks back in Chapter 11?
(a) Large stone castle.
(b) Yellow brick.
(c) Red brick.
(d) Small hut.

9. At the entrance to the palace in Chapter 13, where are soldiers standing guard?
(a) At the top of the steps.
(b) At the bottom and top of the steps.
(c) Every 6 steps.
(d) Every 2 steps.

10. Who besides Howl does Mrs. Penstemmon say has made a contract with a fire demon?
(a) Mrs. Fairfax.
(b) Wizard Fitzgibbons.
(c) Wizard Suliman.
(d) Witch of the Waste.

11. Where does the Witch of the Waste tell Sophie that Howl is from in Chapter 13?
(a) France.
(b) Norway.
(c) Ireland.
(d) Wales.

12. Who wrote the poem that Miss Angorian gave as homework to Neil?
(a) Walter Raleigh.
(b) Ben Jonson.
(c) Edmund Spenser.
(d) John Donne.

13. What does the Witch turn into when she tries to attack Howl on a ship in Chapter 17?
(a) Hawk.
(b) Black bird.
(c) Eagle.
(d) Red bird.

14. In Chapter 15, what does Sophie see through Howl's bedroom window?
(a) Mari swinging on a swing.
(b) Megan hanging laundry.
(c) A man playing ball with Howl's nephew Neil.
(d) Megan and her family eating outside.

15. What is the name of the little girl who calls Howl Uncle Howell in Chapter 11?
(a) Nancy.
(b) Mari.
(c) Megan.
(d) Rachel.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sophie decide they will sell when they move to the hat shop?

2. In Chapter 12, how many years ago did Mrs. Pentstemmon retire from teaching?

3. Who does Sophie think that Howl has been visiting in Chapter 14?

4. Where are Howl and Michael waiting for Sophie after she speaks with Mrs. Penstemmon in Chapter 12?

5. In Chapter 13, what countries are about to declare war?

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