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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. After the "woman in the funny hat" gives them directions, who next gives directions to Tomjohn's troupe when they get lost?

2. Where does Magrat sit at Felmet's play?

3. What is the vocation of the dwarf offended by the Fool in the bar?

4. Who falls on the Fool's head?

5. Who meets the witches at the gate of Felmet's play?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Tomjon refuse the kingship?

2. Explain how Magrat becomes a witch.

3. Explain why the real witches are on stage. Weren't they ordered to be arrested?

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

5. What does Magrat notice about the Fool once she gives him a closer look?

6. Why does Magrat's broom fall from the sky during Granny's plan to intervene in the government?

7. What convinces Hwel to accept the offer brought to him by the Fool?

8. How does Granny react when she learns that Tomjon is returning to the Ramtops to perform a play?

9. How does Tomjon diffuse the argument in the dwarf bar?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

What is a genre? Discuss the genre category that best describes Wyrd Sisters. Explain why this genre is best suited for the novel.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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