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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. Who does the king suspect as the cause of the disaster that strikes the castle?

2. Who was given coins by Magrat?

3. How many coins does Magrat donate?

4. Who kicks over props on stage?

5. What are Tomjohn's first words?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does the ghost king Verence trap Nanny's cat in the castle?

2. When Magrat suggests they get the help of more witches to control Felmet and his rumors about witches, Nanny says no. For what reason does Nanny say no?

3. What obstacles must the Fool and Magrat overcome in order to become a couple?

4. Discuss Tomjon's first words. How old was he? What did he say?

5. What are Felmet's worries shortly after taking over the throne?

6. How does the Fool first meet Magrat?

7. How does the ghost king get to leave the castle? Why is this important to the story?

8. What angers Felmet about the four tax collectors who went to Granny's house?

9. What are the three wishes that the witches bestow upon Tomjon before he leaves with his new family?

10. How do the witches acquire a baby?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Define exposition. Discuss the exposition of this novel. What does the reader learn from the exposition in Wyrd Sisters? Is the information consistent throughout the book, or does it change? Explain your answer and reasoning.

Essay Topic 2

Define the term flashback as it applies to literature. How are flashbacks used in Wyrd Sisters? Discuss one flashback in detail.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Granny and Nanny as major characters in Wyrd Sisters.

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