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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. How does Diamanda propose to duel with Granny Weatherwax?

2. How does Granny Weatherwax struggle with bees?

3. Why is the unicorn uncomfortable?

4. What is special about the blacksmiths in Lancre?

5. Who has no delusions?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do Granny and Diamanda decide to duel?

2. What does Magrat do with her old witching gear?

3. Why does Granny ruin Nanny's hat?

4. What does Granny discover when she wakes up from Borrowing the elven horse?

5. How does Nanny influence the outcome of the duel?

6. Who else manages to come through the circle?

7. What does Magrat learn about the ascension of a bee into queendom from Mr. Brooks?

8. Why does Granny confront Diamanda?

9. What happens when Diamanda reaches the elf queen?

10. Why is Jason Ogg visited that windy night?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the role of the the elves? How does Pratchett characterize them? Why are they characterized? What are their motives? Do they differ from the other characters in the book?

Essay Topic 2

How does Pratchett depict witches in the book? How does today's society perceive witchery? Do you think that Pratchett's depiction of witches is in any way based on real history? To what extent has he changed the well known stereotype of a witch character?

Essay Topic 3

Examine the author's writing style. How would you describe the author's prose style? What kind of vocabulary does he use? What meaning does the author's style give to the story? Do you think the author's style suits the narrative?

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