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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 11, what words are on the back of Howl's jacket?

2. In Chapter 14, how long does Howl think that his misdirection spells will stop the Witch of the Waste?

3. In Chapter 15, what does Sophie see through Howl's bedroom window?

4. In Chapter 13, what does the palace have that dazzle Sophie?

5. In Chapter 14, what bangs on the door until Sophie opens it?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. In Chapter 11, what complaints does Megan have about Howl?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Howl and the Witch have many conflicts. Are most of the conflicts in the novel man vs. man, man vs. nature, or man vs. self?

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