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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 12, what scent does Howl wear?

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

3. Who is Howl's old tutor who he wants to help Sophie comfortable going to the palace?

4. In Chapter 15, what type of shop is for sale?

5. How old is Mrs. Pentstemmon?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. How does Howl transfer Calcifer to Market Chipping?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Howl studies to be a wizard; Sophie seems to be born a witch. What traits seem to be inherited in the novel and which are learned? Do characters have to learn magical traits even if they have a propensity for magic?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

There is a battle at the end of the novel. In what way is the battle for good and evil? How is the theme of good and evil demonstrated in the novel?

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