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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the man in the city explain that everyone is going to the mountains?

2. What does the shopkeeper explain is his curse?

3. Who do they summon when they come to the river?

4. What does Rincewind say he hopes the shop sells when he first wakes up?

5. What is Rincewind having the work crews do at the end of the story?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Part 1) Explain Herrena the Henna-Haired Harridan and her place in the book.

Part 2) Is there any indication that she died or would show up again later in the series? Why or why not?

Part 3) What purpose does the author have in explaining that she is not 'pert' and scantily dressed?

Essay Topic 2

Part 1) If you had to pick one character from the book to be your tour guide, which one would you pick and why?

Part 2) If you were in the city and there was a red star going to destroy the earth, would you most likely go to the mountains to get a better view or become one of the star people? Explain your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Part 1) What is the reason that Cohen and Bethan are drawn to each other?

Part 2) What effect did Bethan's lifestyle have on her character since she had spent the last eight years getting ready to be a sacrifice?

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