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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. Which profession would make the best queen?

2. Why do elves use arrows?

3. Why is Magrat so anxious to revive Diamanda?

4. Why is a troll with a helmet on unlikely to eat you?

5. What trait do Elves lack?

Short Essay Questions

1. What has Diamanda done?

2. Does Shawn succeed in finding help?

3. Where do Granny and Casanunda end up?

4. How do the elves finally capture Granny?

5. What does Nanny use as a bargaining tool?

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

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

8. What does Diamanda do when she awakens?

9. Why is Magrat again locked into her room?

10. Who is Queen Ynci the Short Tempered?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Do you think Magrat is petulant? Why or why not? How does her petulance or lack of it impact her relationships with the other characters?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Choose two of the following characters and discuss how the narrative would be affected if they were left out.

1. Granny Weatherwax.

2. Nanny Ogg.

3. Magrat.

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