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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. How does Geralt get into a merchant's house?

2. What does Calanthe tell Geralt she cares about in terms of her task for him?

3. Who was Yennefer staying with when Geralt met her?

4. What does the sylvan do when he sees Geralt?

5. What does Nettly tell Geralt?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did King Roegner promise Urcheon?

2. Who is Urcheon?

3. What does the queen want Geralt to do?

4. Who is Calanthe?

5. Who is Toruviel?

6. Who is Pavetta?

7. What does Yennefer tell Geralt she is unsure is possible?

8. What does Geralt say about humans and elves?

9. What does Nettly tell Geralt when they meet?

10. What does Geralt say to Iola?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay in which you analyze the concept of 'A lesser evil'. What makes something evil, and in what ways does the text interrogate or interact with common conceptions about Evil in life and literature? Use examples from the text to explain your ideas.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay in which you analyze Geralt's relationship with Nenneke. What is the nature of this relationship, and why is it important?

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay in which you analyze Geralt's profession. What is a witcher? What do they do, what are they known for, and how does Geralt deviate from these general understandings? Use examples from the text to explain your ideas.

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