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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. Granny and Nanny reveal to Magrat that Verence's father is actually ____________.

2. How far back does the "woman in the funny hat" tell Tomjohn and his troupe they must go back?

3. The Fool works for _______________.

4. Who is the "woman in the funny hat" that gives Tomjohn's troupe directions when they get lost?

5. Who becomes the new king after Felmet's death?

Short Essay Questions

1. What about the play at Lancre upsets Nanny the most?

2. Explain why Tomjon bolts for the door when he is backstage at the play at Lancre.

3. How long does the first kiss between Magrat and the Fool last and why?

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

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

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

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

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

9. Discuss the prop that Tomjon lacks in the Lancre play. What does he use for the prop, and what is ironic about it?

10. Who speaks up when Felmet orders the witches arrested again? What claim upsets Felmet after he orders them arrested?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the difference between tone and mood? What was the tone of this novel? What was the mood of it? Was it consistent throughout or did it vary? Define the terms tone and mood and use examples from the text to support your thoughts.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Granny and Nanny as major characters in Wyrd Sisters.

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