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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. What does the creature who assumes Simon's form want from Esk?

2. While Esk is in the bustling square of the town, she pulls on the hem of a man's clothing. What is the man counting?

3. When Esk tries to enter Simon's room and cannot get the door open, what does she say to the student wizards?

4. When Esk quotes Granny on warlocks and wizards, what is she pleasantly surprised to learn?

5. What kind of book is Esk unsuccessful in finding in the library?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Granny pretend to do for the person in charge of the laundry operations?

2. Why does Granny tell Esk not to draw attention to herself through magic?

3. Who is traveling with Master Treatle?

4. Who is in charge of the laundry operations and where does this person live?

5. What does Granny transform herself into to deflect Cutangle's attacks?

6. What does Esk say that Cutangle finds fascinating and unprecedented but against the lore?

7. When Granny enters the Great Hall and approaches Cutangle, what does he do?

8. What happens to Granny when she travels to find Esk?

9. How does Esk enter the library and what does she notice that is different?

10. How is the wizard apprentice process different in Esk and Simon's time from previously?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Gender is an issue that is frequently debated, discussed, and described in this book. How is gender portrayed through the characters of Esk, Granny, Cutangle, Mr. Treatle, Simon, and Mrs. Whitlow? What stereotypes or cultural or societal views are reinforced, questioned, or rejected? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

How does Terry Pratchett describe the Things? What do you find attractive or repulsive about the Things? What does Esk learn when she interacts with the Things? What makes them attracted to her? What repels them? Can she control them or not? Describe.

Essay Topic 3

"Equal Rites" by Terry Pratchett is a comic fantasy. Describe what elements of fantasy are revealed in the book. Is the book geared towards adults? Why? Describe.

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