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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Luggage do first to try and save Twoflower when Herrena has captured him for the second time?

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

3. What does the man say when Bethan asks if the shop is magical?

4. What does Rincewind explain is the problem with reading the Great A'Tuin's mind?

5. Where does Rincewind say he is going to build his house?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Part 1) What was the purpose of Lackjaw, the shopkeeper, and Belafon being introduced into the story with so much background and then not appearing again?

Part 2) Pick one of these characters to write a short story about. This story can take place either before or after the appearance of Rincewind, Twoflower, and or Cohen.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Part 1) Do you believe that Weems accidentally fell to the ground or that Rincewind instigated the drop? Explain your answer.

Part 2) Do you believe that Rincewind was happy, sad, or indifferent to Twoflower's departure? Explain.

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