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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. How does Sophie get back to the castle in Chapter 14?

2. What color powder does Michael use to make Howl's suit the proper size in Chapter 15?

3. In Chapter 17, how many clouds can be seen over the sea when Howl is fighting the Witch?

4. In Chapter 15, how many pieces does Sophie chop the gray-and-scarlet suit into?

5. What name does Howl use for the flowers shop in Chapter 17?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why is Michael happy in Chapter 15?

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

4. In Chapter 16, what happens to a ship while Howl and the Witch are fighting?

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

6. In Chapter 17, what does Sophie see as the castle settles into the house where she had been born?

7. In Chapter 15, where does Howl suggest that they move the castle?

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

9. How does Howl transfer Calcifer to Market Chipping?

10. What happens to Mrs. Pentstemmon in Chapter 13?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

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

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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