The Witches by Roald Dahl

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What does the Grand High Witch do to the witch that speaks out over her?

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She turns her into a pile of ashes.

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Why are real witches difficult to identify?

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They look like ordinary women.

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What is wrong with witches’ feet?

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They have no toes.

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At the end of the story, what happens to the witches?

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They were turned into mice.

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Why does the Grand High Witch tell the others not to worry about the two 'mice' children?

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She doesn't know that even though they've been turned into mice, they can still think and talk like humans.

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What is the main characteristic of witches in 'The Witches'?

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They disguise themselves as normal women.

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What happens to children who encounter witches?

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They are often turned into animals.

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What is the Grand High Witch's plan in the story?

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To get rid of all children.

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How do witches feel about children?

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They despise them.

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What is a common trait of witches' appearances?

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They have claws instead of fingernails.