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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 does the Librarian hate elves so much?

2. What do the elves aim to do instead of merely killing their quarry?

3. How do you really upset a witch?

4. Why are dwarves scared of heights?

5. Who prevents Hodgesaargh from being invited to the wedding?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Who warns them against it?

4. What does Nanny use as a bargaining tool?

5. What does Diamanda do when she awakens?

6. How do the Morris Men escape the elves?

7. What does Magrat unexpectedly do?

8. Why does Magrat not make it to the Dancers?

9. Does Shawn succeed in finding help?

10. What has Diamanda done?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In what way is science a constant theme throughout the book? In what way does science affect the worlds and characters in the book? How does science express the author's views?

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

Compare the differences between Granny Weatherwax and Gytha Ogg. How different are their lives, and what choices may have created the differences? What are their strengths and weaknesses as individuals? In what way is this relationship used to develop the themes of the book?

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