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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 17, what color is Howl wearing when he fights the Witch?

2. In Chapter 12, who does Sophie realize has put a charm on Howl's gray-and-scarlet suit?

3. What color is Howl's suit when he returns in Chapter 14?

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

5. What is Howl's last name?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. In Chapter 10, what does Howl bring Sophie and Michael?

5. Why is Michael happy in Chapter 15?

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

7. What does Mrs. Pentstemmon's house look like?

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

9. How does Howl transfer Calcifer to Market Chipping?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Howl refers to himself as a coward. Is Howl a coward or a hero?

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