Wyrd Sisters Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 122 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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Wyrd Sisters Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

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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 do the witches huddle over in the beginning of the story?

2. Who suggests that the sisters should each bestow a gift upon the infant before he leaves?

3. Who admits to luring Nanny to the castle?

4. Where has the infant's crown been hidden?

5. Whom does the king ask for advice after the people he sent to Granny's house return?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Magrat suggests they get the help of more witches to control Felmet and his rumors about witches, Nanny says no. For what reason does Nanny say no?

2. After discussing the concerns of the townspeople and the animals, what do Nanny and Granny decide about the new king and what they should do to intervene?

3. What do the witches think about Vitoller?

4. What does the Fool tell Felmet when asked about the witches' role in the earthquake.

5. How do the witches acquire a baby?

6. What convinces Granny to meddle in political affairs?

7. What are Felmet's worries shortly after taking over the throne?

8. What does Felmet point out to Granny when she suggests he abdicate the throne?

9. How exactly does Tomjon get his name?

10. What compels the witches to see a play shortly after they acquire the baby?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Define rising action as an element of plot. Discuss in detail the rising action in Wyrd Sisters. How does the author present it? How does the rising action flow? How does the rising action add to the suspense of the story?

Essay Topic 2

What is a motif? Specifically discuss two motifs in Wyrd Sisters.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the importance of the author's choice of grammatical tense in Wyrd Sisters. Define the three types of tenses, and explain how they are typically identified.

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