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

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

3. What do people in Porthaven call Sophie?

4. In Chapter 6, what does Howl tell Sophie she can mend?

5. What do the seven league boots look like?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Michael become an orphan and then Howl's apprentice?

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

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

4. What cheers Sophie up in Chapter 6?

5. In Chapter 6, what advice does Howl give Michael about doing spells?

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

7. In Chapter 7, what comes to the door that scares Sophie?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Foreshadowing can be used to hint at events to come or create suspense. How is foreshadowing used in the novel? Does it create suspense?

Essay Topic 2

Chapters have titles. How do the chapter titles indicate what will happen in the chapter? Are these title spoilers?

Essay Topic 3

Howl studies to be a wizard; Sophie seems to be born a witch. What traits seem to be inherited in the novel and which are learned? Do characters have to learn magical traits even if they have a propensity for magic?

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