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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 13 when Sophie speaks with the Witch of the Waste, how long does the witch say that Mrs. Penstemmon has been dead?

2. What color hair does the Witch of the Waste have in Chapter 13?

3. What role is Michael to play when Sophie goes to the King in Chapter 10?

4. What is the name of the King's daughter?

5. What does Sophie offer to do when Howl tells about his problems with the King in Chapter 10?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Sophie see out Howl's bedroom window in Chapter 14?

2. Where does Howl take Sophie at the end of Chapter 17, and who created the spot?

3. In Chapter 14, how does Howl catch a cold?

4. At the end of Chapter 11, what is Howl's problem?

5. In Chapter 15, how does Howl plan to attend Mrs. Pentstemmons funeral?

6. Why is Calcifer worried and scared about the Witch of the Waste catching up with Howl?

7. In Chapter 13, why does the King need his brother back?

8. What does Calcifer say about the Witch's fire demon in Chapter 16?

9. What does Sophie see when she, Howl, and Michael enter a house in Chapter 11?

10. How does Sophie feel when she sees the King in Chapter 13?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the novel, some characters are more thoroughly described than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat characters to the story line? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?

Essay Topic 2

There are many conflicts in the novel. Are these conflicts mostly internal or external?

Essay Topic 3

Howl sends Sophie to the King to talk him out of having Howl search for Prince Justin. What does Sophie say to the King? How do her words cause unintended consequences?

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