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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 is the name of Rincewind's summoner?

2. Who was Rincewind an assistant for?

3. What does Rincewind's summoner believe his is?

4. What does the demon king want Quezovercoatl to do?

5. What is the name of the most crowded city on the Disc?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Rincewind's knack.

2. What does Ponce da Quirm mean when he says the others "found religion?"

3. Describe Tsort during the Ephebians' attack.

4. What is humorous about the Tezumen?

5. Describe the duties Amazonian princesses kidnap men for.

6. What are Rincewind's reasons for giving the parrot away?

7. Why is the Council of Wizardry hesitant to try the Rite of AshkEnte?

8. Describe how the Tezuman kingdom looks as Rincewind and Eric exit the jungle.

9. How does Rincewind escape the Dungeon Dimensions?

10. What event outside the Tsort gates leaves Rincewind and Eric unguarded?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Astfgl's Hell. How does it differ from traditional Hell? What has every form of torture been adapted to include? Why is traditional Hell more bearable than Astfgl's Hell? Why are the damned happier at the end of the novel? What is Astfgl's Hell a metaphor for?

Essay Topic 2

Describe how the author uses subtlety for comedic effect. When is subtlety used? What makes it work? Are Terry Pratchett's strengths in his obvious jokes, or his subtle jokes? Are the characters aware of the joke? Is it funny to the characters? What does subtlety bring to a joke that an obvious punch line does not?

Essay Topic 3

Explain why "Eric" qualifies as a farce. Describe how specific situations, characters, settings, dialogue and narrative fit the genre description. Which of these aspects best fits the genre?

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