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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 cover does Granny use as she approaches the castle in a crowd of angry townspeople?
2. What have the townspeople been telling Nanny they want?
3. What kills the man who delivers the bundled baby?
4. Who introduces himself to the witches after the play?
5. With what prop does the baby play?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Felmet point out to Granny when she suggests he abdicate the throne?
2. How exactly does Tomjon get his name?
3. What do the witches think about Vitoller?
4. To whom do the townspeople turn, and what is their complaint?
5. How does the Fool first meet Magrat?
6. 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?
7. Who can see King Verence after he becomes a ghost? Who offers him the explanation?
8. What are Felmet's worries shortly after taking over the throne?
9. What does the Fool tell Felmet when asked about the witches' role in the earthquake.
10. Describe Discworld and tell how it derives its magic.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Write a character description of the Fool. Was he a major character or minor one? Support your answer with specific evidence form the story and be sure to include definitions of major and minor character. Discuss the specific role of the Fool in Wyrd Sisters.
Essay Topic 2
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.
Essay Topic 3
There are four points of view in which literature is written. They are first person, third person objective, third person limited, and omniscient. Which point of view does the author use in this book? Is this the most effective point of view for this story? Why or why not?
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