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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4: Close to the Edge, pp. 153-159.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Chapter Four opens, Rincewind and Twoflower are bailing out water from their boat. Where have the two men just escaped from?
(a) A pirate ship.
(b) The alternate universe.
(c) A downed plane.
(d) A slave ship.

2. When Death asks Rincewind to ride to Psephopololis, what does Rincewind do?
(a) Fights.
(b) Refuses.
(c) Escapes.
(d) Accepts.

3. As Chapter Four opens, how much time has passed since Twoflower and Rincewind have been in Ankh-Morpork?
(a) Three months.
(b) Three weeks.
(c) Six weeks.
(d) Six months.

4. What does Rincewind do when he reaches the Broken Drum?
(a) Runs away.
(b) Throws a bag of gold through the window.
(c) Charges headlong into the fight.
(d) Changes his mind.

5. As the two men leave the burning city, why is Twoflower sad?
(a) Twoflower is running out of money.
(b) Rincewind didn't win the swordfight.
(c) Twoflower has lost Luggage.
(d) Twoflower will miss the friends he made at the Broken Drum.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Hrun's magical sword?

2. Twoflower wishes he had something as the two men near the Edge. What does Twoflower wish he had?

3. After thwarting the beast's attack, why does Hrun pry off the top of the altar?

4. As Twoflower wanders through the temple, what sound does he hear?

5. As the boat nears the Edge, why does Rincewind yell at Twoflower?

(see the answer key)

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