Practical Magic Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

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Practical Magic Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

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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 has Kylie been sad since her birthday?

2. What advice does Sally give Ben?

3. Who is Jimmy?

4. What comes up to Sally in class one day?

5. What happens to the boy who does something to a cat?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Sally do after her husband is killed?

2. How old are Antonia and Kylie at the beginning of Premonitions and how do they get along?

3. What is Gillian receiving from Ben everyday and what does she think of that? How did she get to know him?

4. How do Kylie and Antonia each feel about Gillian, where is Gillian working and what happens at her work place?

5. What do Sally and Gillian swear to each other and why do they swear it?

6. What happens when Sally hears a knock on the door one night?

7. How do the girls compare to each other and why do they not play with any of the children in town?

8. Where do Sally and Gillian go to live and why?

9. What do Sally and Gillian fight about that causes Kylie to tell them about the man in the backyard?

10. How does Sally figure out that Kylie will never be normal?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the following:

1. What do you think are the characteristics of a successful novel?

2. Analyze and discuss "Practical Magic" based upon the criteria you decide upon in #1 and judge if "Practical Magic" is a successful novel.

3. Do you think the criteria for a successful novel should be different if it is written for young teens versus adults? Why or why not? Would most adults consider "Practical Magic" a successful novel? What about young teens?

Essay Topic 2

Gillian and Sally are ostracized in school because it is believed their family consist of witches. The children will not play with the girls and the parents are prejudiced also. Ironically, the mothers still come to the aunts for love portions.

1. What is irony? (This may need research). How is the situation with the aunts and the mothers of the children an example of irony?

2. Discuss one other example in this book that is ironic and tell why you believe the situation is ironic. Include examples from the book and your own life to illustrate your answer.

3. Do you think it is wrong for the mothers to use the aunts? Why or why not? Include examples from Practical Magic and your own life to illustrate your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Sally becomes outraged at the thought that the girls are growing up. It will always make Sally sad to think that her girls are going away, but she will eventually come to terms with it much more easily than she thinks possible. Sally's going to bed seems rather childish in many ways, showing that she is not as practical as she seems to be in regards to so many other situations.

1. Do you think Sally's reaction towards her daughters growing up is normal? Why or why not? Use examples from "Practical Magic" and your own life to support your answer.

2. What other ways might Sally be able to cope with her feelings of uncertainty than going to bed? Use examples from "Practical Magic" and your own life to support your answer.

3. Do you think someone who is an adult and is practical should never act childish? Why or why not? Use examples from "Practical Magic" and your own life to support your answer.

(see the answer keys)

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