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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 is Verence II considering planting?

2. What comes if it is called?

3. What is Jason Ogg's special skill?

4. Why do real witches wear black?

5. What is Diamanda's real name?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Jason Ogg visited that windy night?

2. What happens when Magrat goes to see Verence?

3. What convinces Ridcully to attend the distant wedding?

4. Why does the Librarian have to wear a collar?

5. What is Magrat unsure about as she returns to Lancre?

6. Why does Diamanda enter the circle?

7. What does Ridcully focus on as he recounts his time in Lancre?

8. What does Jason tell Nanny about Diamanda?

9. Who discovers the fate of William Scrope?

10. How does Magrat find out about the duel?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine Pratchett's depiction of the character Magrat. How does Pratchett characterize Magrat? What goals does Magrat have to achieve? How successful is Magrat at achieving these goals?

Essay Topic 2

How do the talents of Granny Weatherwax and Nanny Ogg differ? How is this difference used to develop the book's themes and the evolution of each character?

Essay Topic 3

If the book were made into a film, how would Pratchett's style of narrative be reflected in film? Would the book make a good film?

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