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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 many jokes does the fool learn from his trainer?

2. Who learns that rumors are being spread about the witches?

3. Who becomes a ghost in the beginning of the story?

4. Whom does the ghost beg to restore his son to the throne?

5. What have the townspeople been telling Nanny they want?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do the witches think about Vitoller?

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

3. How does the Fool first meet Magrat?

4. How exactly does Tomjon get his name?

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

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

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

8. 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?

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

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

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

Identify and discuss three points of foreshadowing from the novel. How did the author communicate the foreshadowing? Did the author use foreshadowing effectively? Why or why not? Define foreshadowing in your essay as well.

Essay Topic 3

What is the difference between conflict and crisis in a novel? How are they similar? Also relate the differences and similarities specifically to Wyrd Sisters.

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