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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. Who is worried by the violence of the traveling group organized by Mr. Teatime?

2. What does Bilious see is happening inside the crystal ball?

3. What is the name of the bar that Susan enters?

4. How does Death travel delivering presents?

5. What do Nobbs and Visit do after receiving the gift?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where does Susan first enter in Death's house?

2. What does Susan discover when she arrives at the Castle of Bones? Why is it collapsing?

3. What does Ridcully discover about the old shower that was previously boarded up?

4. What does Mr. Teatime do in order to transport his mercenaries?

5. What does Ernie have that Teatime uses to travel?

6. Whom does Susan meet when she goes to the bar called Biers? What happens?

7. What does Death do at the house of the boy who does not believe in the Hogfather?

8. What is interesting about the hourglasses that Susan finds in the room?

9. What does Susan discover in the books about the Hogfather in Death's library?

10. Why does Death need to make a public appearance?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a brief character study of Death. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him at this point in his life?

Essay Topic 2

Choose a character that Susan grows to like and becomes familiar with. How does their relationship evolve?

Essay Topic 3

The author uses some important instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an example of foreshadowing.

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