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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. Why do elves use arrows?

2. Why does Verence not like to ask witches questions?

3. How does the elf Queen aim to gain control of Lancre?

4. What is the only iron that can enter an Elvish realm?

5. What is the sixth sense that rules the others?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Diamanda do when she awakens?

2. What does Nanny use as a bargaining tool?

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

4. Why do Nanny, Granny and Magrat all fail to see the Morris Men perform?

5. What does Magrat unexpectedly do?

6. How does Magrat react?

7. Who is Queen Ynci the Short Tempered?

8. How do the elves finally capture Granny?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the relationship between Granny Weatherwax and Magrat?

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

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?

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