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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. In Chapter 2, how many weeks does Martha say that she was at Mrs. Fairfax's before she changed places with Lettie?

2. In Chapter 9, how many pairs of stockings does Sophie have?

3. What is the first room that Sophie finds when she awakens in Howl's castle in Chapter 4?

4. At the end of Chapter 6, what color is Howl's hair?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Sophie get Calcifer to allow her to cook breakfast in Chapter 4?

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

4. What happens when Michael tries to catching a shooting star?

5. What problem does Sophie have with her wardrobe in Chapter 9?

6. In Chapter 1, what is said about the Wizard Howl?

7. What cheers Sophie up in Chapter 6?

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

9. At the end of Chapter 7, how does Howl think that Sophie can help him get the King off his back?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The main character in a novel is usually the protagonist. The antagonist is usually the character that causes the most conflicts for the protagonist. Who is the protagonist? Who is the antagonist? How does the antagonist causes conflict for the protagonist?

Essay Topic 2

Sophie and Howl disagree frequently, but Sophie decides to help Howl. What does Sophie learn about Howl that affects her? What motivates her to decide to help Howl?

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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