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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 is the forgotten king that the ghost gets to meet?

2. Who tells Magrat that Nanny has been taken prisoner?

3. Who preens before a mirror, hoping to achieve a look that is both attractive and more witch-seeming?

4. Who gives the news that rumors are being spread about the witches?

5. Who is impressed with Magrat's spell to open the chamber door?

Short Essay Questions

1. What cover does Granny use to try to gain entrance into the castle to save Nanny? How does she get inside?

2. Describe Discworld and tell how it derives its magic.

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

4. Who explains the ghostly King Verence's feelings of hunger to him? What is the explanation?

5. How does the Fool first meet Magrat?

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

7. Discuss the witches' "power" in the kingdom of Lancre.

8. What do the witches think about Vitoller?

9. Who stops the earthquake and explains why the supernatural event stops?

10. Describe what happens to the chamber door when Magrat casts a spell on it.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Irony is the contrast between what is expected and what actually happens. The three types of irony are verbal, situational, and dramatic. Identify and discuss two examples of irony in the book. Which type of irony is it? What is expected, and what actually occurs with your examples?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the differences between static and dynamic characters in literature. Specifically discuss Granny and Felmet. Identify which was static and which was dynamic, and discuss how each character fits the definition.

Essay Topic 3

Write a character description of the Fool. Was he a major character or minor one? Support your answer with specific evidence form the story and be sure to include definitions of major and minor character. Discuss the specific role of the Fool in Wyrd Sisters.

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