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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 Michael bring Sophie in Chapter 7?

2. How old does Calcifer say that he is in Chapter 7?

3. In Chapter 3, how old does Sophie think the boy is that she sees in Howl's castle?

4. In Chapter 4, what does Michael want to give Sophie for breakfast?

5. How old is Sophie when her mother dies?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does a little girl come to the Porthaven door in Chapter 5?

2. In Chapter 1, what is said about the Wizard Howl?

3. What is the young man like whom Sophie sees and what does he say to Sophie in Chapter 1?

4. What does Martha tell Sophie about her mother?

5. How does Sophie get into Howl's castle?

6. What happens when Michael tries to catching a shooting star?

7. In Chapter 7, what comes to the door that scares Sophie?

8. How does Martha say that she and Lettie changed places and apprenticeships?

9. What does Calcifer have to do to get rid of the scarecrow in Chapter 7?

10. What problem does Sophie have with her wardrobe in Chapter 9?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Foreshadowing can be used to hint at events to come or create suspense. How is foreshadowing used in the novel? Does it create suspense?

Essay Topic 2

Chapters have titles. How do the chapter titles indicate what will happen in the chapter? Are these title spoilers?

Essay Topic 3

Imagery is a literary device authors use when describing things. How does the author use imagery in the novel to help readers imagine the setting, characters, and events?

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