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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1: The Colour of Magic, pp. 33-41.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Of the two characters watching the city burn from the hillside, which of the two men is a barbarian?
(a) Weasel.
(b) Twoflower.
(c) Bravd.
(d) Rincewind.

2. What is the name of the alternate world the story is set in?
(a) Roundworld.
(b) Roundland.
(c) Discland.
(d) Discworld.

3. What is the animal-like thing that is accompanying the two horse riders away from the burning cities?
(a) A piece of luggage with legs.
(b) A singing instrument case.
(c) A walking box.
(d) A scrawny wolf.

4. What does Rincewind compare Twoflower's job to?
(a) An investment.
(b) Stealing.
(c) Deception.
(d) A wager.

5. How long has Twoflower been saving up money for his journey?
(a) Eight years.
(b) Eight months.
(c) Ten months.
(d) Ten years.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Gorphal?

2. What does the Grand Vizier prefer?

3. Why does Rincewind take most of the pictures during the tour of the city with Twoflower?

4. After conducting their initial research, what is the key question remaining for the researchers?

5. At the end of the Prologue, who first notices smoke rising over the land?

(see the answer key)

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