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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. Where does Sarima allow Elphaba and Liir to stay during the winter?

2. In Part III, how long has it been since Elphaba said goodbye to Glinda?

3. In what wing of Kaimo Ko do Sarima and her children live?

4. How long does Fiyero wait before he sees Elphaba leaving the unionist chapel?

5. What do Sarima's sisters knit for the poor?

Short Essay Questions

1. In midsummer in 'In the Vinkus', what news is learned of Nessarose?

2. Why did Frex ask Elphaba to come to Colwen Grounds?

3. What does Elphaba see when she approaches Colwen Grounds?

4. What is a Grimmerie?

5. Why does Fiyero bring decorations for Elphaba?

6. What does the Gale Forcer look like who kills a Bear cub?

7. Why doesn't FIyero mind eating pork?

8. What does Fiyero see from the window of a cafe?

9. What happened that caused Nessarose to secede from Oz?

10. What does Fiyero tell Elphaba about his life?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Elphaba has a private audience with Princess Nastoya. Why did Elphaba speak to the princess alone, and why did that conversation lead to Elphaba's request to return to the princess?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Liir learns the name of his father. Who is Liir's father and why didn't he know his father or mother's names?

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