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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 apparently kills Esme Weatherwax?

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

3. To what language is the inscription at the Long Man related?

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

5. What does the queen of elves see in her mirror?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do Nanny and Casanunda go to the ancient burial ground known as the Long Man?

2. Who is Queen Ynci the Short Tempered?

3. Who warns them against it?

4. What has Diamanda done?

5. Why does Granny start leaving notes for herself?

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

7. Why does Magrat finally leave her room?

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

9. What does Nanny use as a bargaining tool?

10. How do the elves finally capture Granny?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Pratchett depict witches in the book? How does today's society perceive witchery? Do you think that Pratchett's depiction of witches is in any way based on real history? To what extent has he changed the well known stereotype of a witch character?

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

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?

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