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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. In Oz, where are the Sandstone deserts?

2. Where does the Witch perch as she watches the Lion, Tin Woodman, Scarecrow, and girl on the Yellow Brick Road?

3. How is Doctor Dillamond murdered?

4. What color gown is Madame Morrible wearing when Galinda meets her?

5. What color skin does Turtle Heart have?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Nessarose look like?

2. What does Frex do that shows he is more concerned for Melena than she knows?

3. What does Frex say when Nanny asks him if anyone in his lineage has had green skin?

4. What image on a 400 to 500-year-old codex catches Boq's attention?

5. Why does a woman in a widow's shawl lead Frex away from the Time Dragon?

6. What is the Clock of the Time Dragon?

7. What does Crage Hall look like?

8. What news of Munchkinland does Boq read in a broadsheet published out of the Emerald City?

9. What is Boq's summer job?

10. What are Galinda's choices for housing because her Ama isn't there to help her?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

During her time in college, Galinda grows and matures. What events cause Galinda to mature and grow up, and what is a symbol of that change?

Essay Topic 2

Elphaba goes to see her father and sister. Why doesn't Elphaba stay in Munchkinland with her family?

Essay Topic 3

In the novel, some characters are more thoroughly described than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat characters to the story line? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?

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