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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1: The Colour of Magic, pp. 52-61.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What are the citizens doing to prevent the spread of the fire?
(a) Demolishing the bridges that connect the cities.
(b) Dousing the fire with great quantities of water.
(c) Digging ditches and filling the moats.
(d) Cutting down the forest between the two cities.

3. Who is Rincewind?
(a) A foreign traveler.
(b) A barbarian.
(c) A swordsman.
(d) A local wizard.

4. How do the researchers initially conduct their research regarding the great turtle?
(a) They lower researchers over the Edge.
(b) They use listening devices.
(c) They use video footage.
(d) They conduct seismic studies.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. As the two men approach on horseback from the twin cities, which one is lagging behind as if he's never ridden a horse before?

2. What causes the non-burning city's destruction?

3. As they sit in Broadman's establishment, what are Twoflower and Broadman discussing?

4. How long has Twoflower been saving up money for his journey?

5. As Rincewind hurries through Morpork to reach Twoflower at the Broken Drum, who does Rincewind bump into?

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