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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. What health issue does Sophie have in Chapter 8, which Howl and Calcifer have to help with?

2. In Chapter 8, who does Mrs. Fairfax think that Lettie inherits her witchcraft from?

3. How many hours did Howl spend in the bathroom before he left to see Lettie in Chapter 9?

4. In Chapter 5, what does Howl tell Sophie to leave alone while he is away?

5. What do people in Porthaven call Sophie?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when a woman comes to the shop in Chapter 2?

2. Why does a little girl come to the Porthaven door in Chapter 5?

3. In Chapter 8, why does Michael suggest that he and Sophie go to Upper Folding together using the seven-league boots?

4. How does Howl get rid of the scarecrow in Chapter 8?

5. What does Calcifer have to do to get rid of the scarecrow in Chapter 7?

6. What is the young man like whom Sophie sees and what does he say to Sophie in Chapter 1?

7. What does Howl do in Chapter 6, when his hair is dyed a different color than he wanted?

8. How does Sophie get into Howl's castle?

9. What cheers Sophie up in Chapter 6?

10. What agreement do Sophie and the fire demon make in Chapter 3?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Imagery is a literary device authors use when describing things. How does the author use imagery in the novel to help readers imagine the setting, characters, and events?

Essay Topic 2

Howl is often romancing young ladies. Would Howl’s pursuit of young ladies be considered romances or dalliances?

Essay Topic 3

Characters have fits in the novel when they do not get their way. Who are some of the characters who throw fits? Why are those fits called tantrums? How does Sophie take control and help various characters when they are having tantrums?

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