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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 Archchancellor step into that was previously boarded up?

2. What does Susan see in her dream while lying in bed?

3. When Susan arrives home, who taps on her window before entering?

4. Who accompanies Susan outside her house?

5. Who finds books on the Hogfather in Death's library?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where does Teatime take Sideney?

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

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

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

5. Who appears in Biers? What does he say to Susan?

6. Who is Twyla? What is her role in the story?

7. What does Ridcully see when he pulls out the crystal ball?

8. What do the wizards call into being that has an element of belief?

9. What does Susan ask Death? What does he say?

10. What happens in the Maul that disturbs Vernon Crumley?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Susan and Death are two of the most active characters.

Part 1) What is their relationship? How do they co-exist and how do they interact? What is similar about them? What is different?

Part 2) What are some events that Susan had a direct influence upon? What are some events that Death had a direct influence upon?

Part 3) Which character offers support to the group? Which one is stronger and why?

Essay Topic 2

Pratchett is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphors, and irony. Briefly describe them and identify the technique that they embody.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the depiction of the only two female characters in the book, Susan and Violet.

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