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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. In Chapter 6, what are the students and faculty amazed to see racing towards the institution?

2. In Chapter 2, who does Brystal speak to to apply for the job she is applying for?

3. In Chapter 8, what does Madame Weatherberry give to the other student from the Southern Kingdom?

4. What does Madame Weatherberry tell King Champion she and the two girls with her are?

5. In Chapter 2, how does Brystal feel about her school?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 5, what does Brooks tell Brystal about her case in court?

2. In Chapter 7, how do the Edgars react when Madame Weatherberry tells them she is taking Brystal away?

3. In Chapter 5, who is Brystal shocked to see brought to her jail cell and why is that person there?

4. In Chapter 6, who helps Brystal on her first night in Bootstrap and how does this person help her?

5. In Chapter 7, what does Brystal's mother do for her that Brystal is grateful for?

6. In Chapter 5, why does the justice that hears Brystal's case want to see the worst thing happen to her?

7. In Chapter 2, what job does Brystal apply for and why does she apply for it?

8. In Chapter 5, what does Brooks say is the only thing that may be able to help Brystal now?

9. In Chapter 6, how does Brystal react to the banner of rules for girls that hangs in the room at Bootstrap?

10. In the Prologue, what is the only kingdom that does not kill people suspected of practicing magic?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why is Lucy's reaction to Xanthous's "terrible" secret so cathartic for Xanthous? Write an essay explaining your answer, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 2

Many characters in the novel experience difficulties with their parental relationships. Choose two or three characters and write an essay comparing and contrasting their difficulties with their parent or parents, citing specific references to the text to help support your answers.

Essay Topic 3

How does Colfer reveal Brystal's incredible capacity for compassion and kindess throughout the course of the novel? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your answers.

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