The Colour of Magic | Short Essay Answer Key

Short Essay Answer Key

1. Describe the structure of the alternate universe the story takes place in.

A great turtle slowly swims through space. Four elephants ride on the turtles back and hold up Discworld, which is a flat, round land.

2. Why can't the researchers answer their questions regarding the great turtle's gender?

The researchers can't answer that question until a larger, more powerful scaffold is constructed for a deep-space vessel.

3. Why did the researchers lower an instrument over the Edge?

The researchers are trying to learn about the great turtle's nature and the purpose of their universe.

4. If the Big Bang theory is correct, what will happen when the great turtle reaches the Time of Mating?

When the great turtle reaches the Time of Mating, the great turtle will mate and other worlds will be created.

5. As the fire is burning at the beginning of...
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