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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 book of Kylie's does Gillian study?
2. What does Gary do when he introduces himself to Sally?
3. What does the desk clerk tell Sally she can do?
4. How do the townspeople treat Maria?
5. What does Maria have sewn in her dress?
Short Essay Questions
1. What happens to Kylie on the way to Gideon's house?
2. What do Gillian and Sally do when Gary leaves and why?
3. Why has Gary come to New York?
4. What does Sally do to find Gary and what does she do when she finds where he is staying?
5. What does Gary realize about Gillian and what does he think is Sally and Gillian's connection to Jimmy?
6. How does Gillian end up seeing Ben all the time?
7. What does Sally think about and how does she feel while waiting for Gary?
8. What are the aunts thinking when they arrive at Sally's house?
9. How does Sally meet Gary?
10. What does Ben tell Gillian about her abilities and what does she do as the result of his opinion?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Many novels, and perhaps a majority, of novels ends on a happy note. Discuss the following:
1. Why do you think many (most?) people want what they perceive as a happy or good ending to a novel? Explain your opinion. Do you? Why or why not?
2. What are three reasons to read fiction? Discuss each one in light of "Practical Magic" and whether or not it fulfills all three, two or one of the reasons you mention. Give examples as to why "Practical Magic" is or is not successful in fulfilling the reasons you discuss.
3. Do you think reading solely for entertainment is as good a reason to read as any other? Why or why not? Can any work of fiction or non-fiction, no matter how poorly written, enlighten, teach, stimulate thought? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 2
"Practical Magic" belongs to the fantasy genre. Discuss the following:
1. Define the literary term "genre" and give several examples of three other genres in addition to the historical novel genre.
2. Discuss two reasons why it might be useful to label a text by genre and two reasons it might be disadvantageous to label a text by genre.
3. What do you think is the difference between a science fiction novel and a fantasy novel?
Essay Topic 3
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.
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