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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 Death do when the little girl he is holding asks for things?

2. Who is the locksmith accompanying the group to capture Hogfather?

3. Who or what disappears into the shadows of the streets of Ankh-Morph upon seeing someone approaching?

4. When Susan sees a hidden door and enters the room, what is it filled with?

5. What happens when the wizards tease one wizard about losing hair?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why do the guests at the Gaiter family party laugh at Susan? What do they fail to see?

3. What does Susan ask Ridcully?

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

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

6. What does Teatime's group show that worries Sideney?

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

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

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

10. Describe Susan.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Many characters experience fear from their nightmares. Describe Chickenwire's fears. Are they believable? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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

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