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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. What did Megan sell that was Howl's in Chapter 11?

2. What is the shovel made of that Michael uses in Chapter 17?

3. What does the castle look like when Sophie looks back in Chapter 11?

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

5. In Chapter 10, what color jewel does Howl have in his ear?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. How does Howl transfer Calcifer to Market Chipping?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Sophie and Howl disagree frequently, but Sophie decides to help Howl. What does Sophie learn about Howl that affects her? What motivates her to decide to help Howl?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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