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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 is the name of the bar that Susan enters?

2. Insisting that he feels great, what does Bilious ask the wizards for at the university?

3. What does Death leave at the house of the boy who does not believe in the Hogfather?

4. What is the name of the store located in the Maul that Death visits?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Where does Teatime take Sideney?

2. What does the Death of Rats learn about the Hogfather?

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

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

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

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

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

8. What does a little girl ask for that horrifies Death?

9. Who comes when Susan whistles when she goes outside with Raven and the Death of Rats?

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

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

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

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

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