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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. By tradition, which night do witches stay home?

2. What makes Granny see images of war and regicide?

3. Which of these is not a witch in this story?

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

5. What does Granny offer to a married couple in the pub?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why does Felmet compulsively wash his hands?

4. How do the witches acquire a baby?

5. After discussing the concerns of the townspeople and the animals, what do Nanny and Granny decide about the new king and what they should do to intervene?

6. What do the witches think about Vitoller?

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

8. How does the Fool suggest Felmet could defeat the witches?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are four points of view in which literature is written. They are first person, third person objective, third person limited, and omniscient. Which point of view does the author use in this book? Is this the most effective point of view for this story? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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

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