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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Equal Rites, pgs. 33-65.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Granny do in her youth that she found more difficult to do as she got older?
(a) Enter a tree.
(b) Enter the minds of animals.
(c) Change into a serpent.
(d) Become a wolf.

2. When Granny travels in search of Esk who has entered the mind of an animal, how does she sit in lady-like fashion on her method of transport?
(a) Backwards.
(b) With hands folded.
(c) Side-saddle.
(d) Astride it.

3. What kinds of books does Granny like?
(a) Books with pictures.
(b) Paperback books you can throw away.
(c) Thin books to read in out houses.
(d) Glossy hardcover books that you rest your coffee on.

4. Since the blacksmith's sons do not see any footprints outside the witch's house, what are they convinced that the witch can do?
(a) Change into animals.
(b) Erase footprints.
(c) Move through time.
(d) Move her house.

5. Esk finds out that most wizards are old, powerful, rare, bearded men. What does she find out about witches?
(a) They are old, suspicious, homely, sometimes bearded, and all women.
(b) They are young, sweet, and demure.
(c) They are both men and women.
(d) They are young, beautiful, and vibrant.

Short Answer Questions

1. What or who kills the wolves in the woods surrounding Granny Weatherwax's house?

2. Granny calms Esk who is panicking. What is the vital lesson that Esk has learned?

3. What does the visiting wizard at the beginning of the book see before he dies?

4. What view does Granny enjoy seeing when she explores high peaks?

5. How old is the eighth child of the blacksmith when Mrs. Smith worries about Granny in the winter and wants the children to check on the old witch?

(see the answer key)

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