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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 miles as the Fool traveled to meet the thespians?

2. How much does the king pay for having the play written and performed?

3. Why does Granny think Tomjohn and his companions have come to the Ramtops?

4. What does Felmet use in trying to attack several people?

5. Who is worried about Tomjohn making the trip to the Ramtops?

Short Essay Questions

1. What bit of foreshadowing is pointed out by Hwel after he and Tomjon witness a mugging?

2. What upsets the ghost King Verence during the performance at Lancre?

3. How does Granny compare theater to witchcraft?

4. Explain how Magrat becomes a witch.

5. What does Hwel realize as the troupe performs his new play enroute to the Ramtops?

6. How does Granny plan to intervene with the government?

7. Where does Granny expect to find Tomjon and why?

8. How does Tomjon end a brawl that is picked with Hwel?

9. What makes the muggers that Tomjon and Hwel witness not quite so bad?

10. What is Lady Felmet's ultimate demise?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Name and define the five types of conflict. Which conflict prevailed in this novel? Explain the conflict in detail, using both the definition and examples from Wyrd Sisters.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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

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