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

2. What does Howl smell of in Chapter 10?

3. What is Miss Angorian's first name?

4. In Chapter 17, how long ago did Howl catch Calcifer?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 10, where does Howl think he would see Sophie because nothing is safe from her?

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

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

4. What spells does Sophie create while she is alone in Chapter 10?

5. In Chapter 12, why does Howl say they should see the King another day, and Sophie insists they go right away?

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

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

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

9. What does Calcifer look like in Chapter 16 when Howl tells him that the Witch has found him?

10. How does Howl transfer Calcifer to Market Chipping?

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

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 3

Point of view is how a story is told. What is the point of view of the novel, and how does it affect what readers think of characters and events?

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