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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. Where is Greebo's territory?

2. Where can Granny Weatherwax's mind not go?

3. What do elves never feel?

4. Which is a basic characteristic of humans?

5. What do elves hate more than ordinary iron?

Short Essay Questions

1. What brings tears to Magrat's eyes in Verence's room?

2. Where do Granny and Casanunda end up?

3. What does the Librarian notice during the performance?

4. How does Magrat react?

5. What happens when the troll stops the wizard's carriage?

6. Why does Magrat head to the Dancers instead of the mountains?

7. Why is Magrat again locked into her room?

8. What does Magrat discover when she checks on Diamanda?

9. Where do the Morris Men go in search of peace and privacy?

10. What happens after the rehearsal?

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

Choose one of the following and discuss how it affects the tone of the book and helps to express character and theme.

1. Setting

2. Point of view

3. Structure

4. Language

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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