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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 advantage does Verence II have over other rulers?

2. Who has no delusions?

3. Nanny Ogg is never friendly to ____________.

4. Who calls Magrat a girl?

5. How does Verence II achieve kingship of Lancre?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Magrat take to her new royal surroundings?

2. Why does Granny ruin Nanny's hat?

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

4. Why do Granny and Diamanda decide to duel?

5. What prevents the elves carrying out the execution?

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

7. Why does Magrat renounce her witchery?

8. What is Magrat unsure about as she returns to Lancre?

9. How do the wizards meet Casanunda?

10. What does Granny suspect about Diamanda?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the role of the the elves? How does Pratchett characterize them? Why are they characterized? What are their motives? Do they differ from the other characters in the book?

Essay Topic 2

How does the author use different characters to drive the narrative? Discuss elements of the narrative structure: exposition, conflict, complication, climax, resolution and conclusion. Do all the elements make for a logical and linear story? How does the narrative's structure express the book's themes?

Essay Topic 3

Examine Pratchett's depiction of the character Magrat. How does Pratchett characterize Magrat? What goals does Magrat have to achieve? How successful is Magrat at achieving these goals?

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