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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. In Part III, how old is Elphaba's brother?

2. What is the name of the cook's dog on the Grasstrail Train?

3. What color is Elphaba's cat?

4. How many nights does it take before Elphaba gets her broom to hover six feet off the ground?

5. What does Fiyero send to Sarima in Part III along with a letter?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the town of Qhoyre like when Elphaba lived there when she was ten?

2. What happened that caused Nessarose to secede from Oz?

3. What does the Gale Forcer look like who kills a Bear cub?

4. What does Fiyero see from the window of a cafe?

5. In midsummer in 'In the Vinkus', what news is learned of Nessarose?

6. What does Elphaba see when she approaches Colwen Grounds?

7. Why doesn't FIyero mind eating pork?

8. What does Fiyero know about Boq when he meets Elphaba?

9. What is the Cow's life like who is given to Nessarose as payment for putting a spell on an axe?

10. Why is Fiyero in the Emerald City when he meets Elphaba?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the novel, some characters are more thoroughly described than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat characters to the story line? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?

Essay Topic 2

Elphaba becomes known as the Wicked Witch of the West. What did Elphaba do to give her that reputation. Was she really a witch?

Essay Topic 3

Malena and Frex are married, but spend little time together. Why does the couple spend so much time apart, and how does it affect their marriage?

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