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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. Where was Fiyero headed before he saw Elphaba in the unionist chapel?

2. What does Elphaba rescue from Killajoy?

3. How many years did Elphaba spend on the ward of the incurables?

4. In Part IV, Chapter 3, what time does the caravan pull up to the edge of the Scrow Camp?

5. What pattern runs down Fiyero's face and chest?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Fiyero bring decorations for Elphaba?

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

3. Who brought the Grimmerie to Kiamo Ko?

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

5. Why did Frex ask Elphaba to come to Colwen Grounds?

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

7. What does Liir say that a fish told him when he was in the fish well?

8. Why doesn't FIyero mind eating pork?

9. What presents does Fiyero send to his wife and children and how does he send them?

10. Why does an old woman want Nessarose do something about a woodcutter?

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

Liir learns the name of his father. Who is Liir's father and why didn't he know his father or mother's names?

Essay Topic 3

Elphaba goes to see her father and sister. Why doesn't Elphaba stay in Munchkinland with her family?

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