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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 must the witches get rid of the evil person who kills the king?

2. Who admits to luring Nanny to the castle?

3. Who says that magic is something that one should use less, rather than more, as one grows more experienced?

4. Who is an obsessive-compulsive hand washer?

5. Who says the godchild's name is John?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do the witches think about Vitoller?

2. How does Felmet feel about his newly won kingdom, and what feeling does he get in return?

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

4. What convinces Granny to meddle in political affairs?

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

6. How does Granny explore on Hogswatchnight, and what does she discover?

7. What does Felmet point out to Granny when she suggests he abdicate the throne?

8. What compels the witches to see a play shortly after they acquire the baby?

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

10. What does the Fool tell Felmet when asked about the witches' role in the earthquake.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is a motif? Specifically discuss two motifs in Wyrd Sisters.

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

What is the primary theme of Wyrd Sisters? How does the author present this theme? How does the theme develop throughout the novel?

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