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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 advantage does Verence II have over other rulers?

2. What can a human outrun over short distances?

3. How has Verence II changed the old rose garden?

4. Why does Verence II not ask Magrat for her hand in marriage?

5. Nanny Ogg is never friendly to ____________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What convinces Ridcully to attend the distant wedding?

2. Why does Granny ruin Nanny's hat?

3. What motivates Granny to attend to her will?

4. What prevents the elves carrying out the execution?

5. How does William Scrope die?

6. Why does Granny confront Diamanda?

7. What does Granny suspect about Diamanda?

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

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

10. Who else manages to come through the circle?

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

Examine the narrative's setting. What is the impact of it being set in a magical world? Why does the author choose a magical realm as a setting? What might have been different in the book if it had been written in the past, future, or a realistic setting?

Essay Topic 3

Do you think Magrat is petulant? Why or why not? How does her petulance or lack of it impact her relationships with the other characters?

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