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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 Granny Weatherwax never do?

2. What impresses the owner of the horse?

3. Why does the dwarf not accept Ridcully's payment?

4. What can a human outrun over short distances?

5. Why does Verence II not ask Magrat for her hand in marriage?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Nanny influence the outcome of the duel?

2. What does Jason tell Nanny about Diamanda?

3. What motivates Granny to attend to her will?

4. Why does Diamanda enter the circle?

5. What happens when there are two queens in the hive?

6. What does Magrat do with her old witching gear?

7. How do the wizards meet Casanunda?

8. Who discovers the fate of William Scrope?

9. What does Granny discover when she wakes up from Borrowing the elven horse?

10. What happens when Magrat goes to see Verence?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare the differences between Granny Weatherwax and Gytha Ogg. How different are their lives, and what choices may have created the differences? What are their strengths and weaknesses as individuals? In what way is this relationship used to develop the themes of the book?

Essay Topic 2

Why is Magrat so concerned with changing her life? What message is Pratchett trying to convey with Magrat's character? Is Magrat successful in changing her life? How does the past affect her relationships with the others?

Essay Topic 3

Pick a character or entity from the book and discuss his or her goals and motives. Do they achieve their motive? Do they share similar goals and motives with other characters? Do their goals clash with other characters? How do the characters' goals and motives affect their interaction with each other?

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