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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 gives away the intent of the elves?

2. When is an elf most beautiful?

3. What almost made Ridcully drop wizardry?

4. Why is the unicorn uncomfortable?

5. Why does Esme not Borrow an owl?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Diamanda enter the circle?

2. Why does Granny confront Diamanda?

3. Who else manages to come through the circle?

4. How does William Scrope die?

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

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

7. How does Magrat find out about the duel?

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

9. Why does Granny ruin Nanny's hat?

10. What does Jason tell Nanny about Diamanda?

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

Why is Magrat so concerned with changing her life? What message is Pratchett trying to convey with Magrat's character? Is Magrat successful in changing her life? How does the past affect her relationships with the others?

Essay Topic 3

The story is written in the third person in mainly a chronological order with occasional flashbacks or character anecdotes to flesh out the past. Why do you think Pratchett chose to write the story this way? How do you think the story would have changed if it had only been written from a first person perspective?

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