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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As he wanders through the temple, what is Twoflower fascinated by?
(a) The temple's guards.
(b) The temple's gardens.
(c) The temple's architecture.
(d) The temple's magical aura.

2. As he is trying to escape from the dryads, what does Rincewind tell his dryad captor to do?
(a) Read his mind.
(b) Escape with him.
(c) Find Twoflower.
(d) Save herself.

3. Why does Rincewind take most of the pictures during the tour of the city with Twoflower?
(a) So Twoflower can be in the shots.
(b) Because Rincewind is enthralled with the camera.
(c) Because Twoflower can't operate the camera.
(d) So Twoflower can be in the foreground to give scale to the pictures.

4. After the skirmish between Rincewind and Withel, who is trapped inside the Luggage?
(a) A dead assassin.
(b) A scared child.
(c) A dead thief.
(d) A wounded wizard.

5. How many gold pieces does Twoflower advance to his guide for four days of work?
(a) Four.
(b) Two.
(c) Six.
(d) Eight.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Twoflower when Withel distracts Rincewind?

2. What does the alternate world rest on?

3. As the two men leave the burning city, why is Rincewind amazed?

4. According to the Big Bang theory, where is the great turtle going?

5. What is the Hub?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Rincewind not a practicing wizard?

2. What does Rincewind call the type of magic that is protecting the animal-like creature in Chapter 1?

3. If the Big Bang theory is correct, what will happen when the great turtle reaches the Time of Mating?

4. As the fire is burning at the beginning of the Chapter One, why are the citizens demolishing bridges?

5. Why does Twoflower pack water in the Luggage for his trip?

6. As Rincewind concludes his tale, what puzzles Rincewind?

7. Why does Weasel throw Twoflower's watch into the woods?

8. How do Rincewind and Twoflower get separated on the road to Chirm?

9. Why do the thieves and trolls abandon the fight at the Broken Drum?

10. After the skirmish with Withel, Rincewind tries to escape from Twoflower's employ. What prevents Rincewind from jumping into the river and escaping?

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