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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4: Close to the Edge, pp. 160-173.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who confronts Rincewind and Twoflower as they step outside the tavern?
(a) Zlorf.
(b) Withel.
(c) Weasel.
(d) Broadman.

3. As Rincewind hangs from the cavern's ceiling during the mortal combat fight, Rincewind has a vision. Who is in his vision?
(a) Fate.
(b) Io.
(c) Death.
(d) Twoflower.

4. According to the Big Bang theory, where is the great turtle going?
(a) To the Time of Beginning.
(b) To the Time of Mating.
(c) To the Time of Meaning.
(d) To the Time of Death.

5. After thwarting the beast's attack, why does Hrun pry off the top of the altar?
(a) Hrun wants to go after the beast to slay it.
(b) Hrun wants to explore the new passageway.
(c) Hrun is convinced there is treasure underneath the altar.
(d) Hrun is convinced the beast will lead him away from the temple.

Short Answer Questions

1. While sitting in the dryad's tree, Rincewind learns Twoflower's location . Where has Twoflower gone?

2. What is the name of the princess' dragon?

3. What does Rincewind think tourist means, based on his impressions of Twoflower?

4. As he wanders through the temple, what is Twoflower fascinated by?

5. As the two men leave the burning city, why is Twoflower sad?

(see the answer key)

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